Prologue Journal

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

10 IDF soldiers injured from explosion during weapons display on base in South

Jerusalem Post The injured soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment. Their families have been notified, and the incident is currently under investigation. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837813

Jewish man scales Western Wall to ascend Temple Mount

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837808

Smotrich convenes party over whether to leave gov’t over hostage deal

Jerusalem Post The statement indicated that Smotrich did not receive the assurances he demanded in a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837801

‘Don’t forget the fallen hostages’: Bereaved families plea for return of loved ones

Jerusalem Post “Remember that the fallen also remain behind, and their families are waiting to close the circle with the respect that everyone deserves.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837784

Bereaved Goldberg-Polin family: Hostage deal a start to ‘national healing process’

Jerusalem Post “All of Israel needs to begin a national healing process that can only truly start when all the hostages have been brought home.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837777

RZP to meet on whether to remain in gov’t or not

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837775

Initial report: Sirens sound in Nir Am, near Gaza border

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837774

SNL’s origin story and a Japanese master

Jerusalem Post Because of the news about a possible hostage deal, two Israeli spy shows were postponed, and have not yet been rescheduled as of press time. https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/article-837719

Gesher Theater’s 2025 season: classics collide with the cutting-edge

Jerusalem Post Gesher Theater has unveiled a riveting and richly varied repertoire for its 2025 season, blending daring new Israeli works with bold reinterpretations of cherished classics. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-837717

Hamas attempts to make last minute changes to hostage deal, PMO says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837763