Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

IDF confirms potential Hezbollah successor Hashem Safieddine killed in Beirut strike

Jerusalem Post Safieddine was the former head of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah’s cousin, who was killed by an Israeli strike. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825762

Meta begins testing facial recognition for account recovery

Jerusalem Post The new technology developed will be used primarily in cases of account breaches to help individuals regain access to their accounts. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-825757

Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia instead of Jordan on Wednesday

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825756

Lebanon’s southern suburbs called to evacuate ahead of IDF strikes

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825755

Netanyahu, Blinken discuss Gaza’s future, hostage deal in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post “The two sides discussed the issue of the governing framework in Gaza on the day after the war,” the Prime Minister’s Office said. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825754

IDF announces fallen soldier Aviram Hariv, killed in southern Lebanon

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825751

UN Watch to publish 60-page exposé on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825748

IDF drone crashes in southern Lebanon after being struck

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825744

Gold Extends Record Run, Silver Jumps to $35 in 12-Year High

Jerusalem Post Gold hits new highs, while silver surges to $35, marking a 12-year peak. With central banks buying gold and industrial demand boosting silver, this rally reshapes the market amid global uncertainty. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-825746

Ireland seeks way to restrict trade with Palestinian territories

Jerusalem Post The “Occupied Territories Bill” was first tabled in 2018 by an independent lawmaker and received broad support in Ireland’s parliament. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825742