Prologue Journal

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

Details around hostage release, Palestinian prisoners exchange will be ironed out, WH official says

Jerusalem Post The US, Egypt and Qatar will be “intensively engaged” on the implementation of the deal, according to a White House official. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837759

Hotel procurement startup Reeco secures $15m. in Series A funding

Jerusalem Post The startup aims to revolutionize hotel procurement by replacing traditional manual processes and legacy systems with a unified digital platform. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-837758

Five Israeli female soldiers to be released on Sunday in first phase of hostage deal

Jerusalem Post Seven hostages, including five Israeli soldiers and two Americans, are set to be freed Sunday in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837755

Netanyahu will issue statement once details of agreement are finalized, PMO says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837754

Israeli from West Bank puts up posters against IDF, Israeli government

Jerusalem Post The 21-year-old resident of Geva Binyamin was arrested for, “suspected incitement against the State of Israel, IDF soldiers, and other security forces.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837751

Until hostages are free ‘there is nothing,’ Aunt of released hostage Abigail Mor Edan tell Post

Jerusalem Post “Even when they’re on the list, until you actually see that person free, there is nothing,” Naftali said. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837752

Netanyhau thanks Trump, agrees to meet in Washington soon

Jerusalem Post Afterward, Netanyahu spoke with President Joe Biden to thank him for his work in advancing the hostage deal. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837750

Harris thanks Biden with no mention of Trump for negotiating ceasefire agreement

Jerusalem Post “We will never forget the lives taken as a result of the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on October 7,” Harris said. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837749

IDF announce first airstrike in Gaza Strip since ceasefire announcement

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837748

Red Cross: We are ready to facilitate hostage deal

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837747