Prologue Journal

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

G7 condemns Kremlin-funded Russian ‘global disinformation and influence campaigns’

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838032

Who is Avera Mengistu, the Hamas hostage set to be released after 11 years in captivity?

Jerusalem Post Avera Mengistu, a young Israeli of Ethiopian descent, mistakenly crossed into Gaza in 2014. Now 11 years after his abduction, his status has raised alarms for members of his community. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838031

Justice Ministry releases names of Palestinian prisoners to be released in deal

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838028

Syria claims to thwart weapons smuggling attempt into Lebanon

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838027

Who are the Bibas family set to be released in first phase of new hostage deal?

Jerusalem Post The young family, Yarden Bibas, Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Kfir Bibas, were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7. The youngest member, Kfir, has spent most of his life as a hostage. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838024

IDF approves resumption of Ashkelon-Sderot railway line

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838020

All clear given after suspicious letter arrives at US embassy in Germany

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838019

Israel’s financial markets are likely to boom after hostage deal

Jerusalem Post Israel’s bullish markets see hostage deal as just the start. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-837896

Israeli security cabinet votes to approve hostage deal ahead of gov’t vote

Jerusalem Post Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir voted against the deal. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838016

IDF takes measures for operations in Gaza for day after ceasefire

Jerusalem Post Brig.-Gen. Eran Ophir, head of the army’s fence-building administration, is working to accelerate the repair of the fence and security components along the border. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837998