Prologue Journal

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

Gold prices plummet on Trump win; analyst says to look for buying opportunities

Jerusalem Post Gold prices dropped more than $80 an ounce, or 3%, to $2,670 Wednesday morning on news that Republican candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United St https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-827898

Gold’s significant drop due to dollar strength

Jerusalem Post Overseas gold prices show smaller losses after Donald Trump wins U.S. presidency https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-827900

IDF intercepts rocket fired from Gaza towards border communities

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827897

NSC chief, Tzachi Hanegbi, investigated on suspicion of bribery

Jerusalem Post Hanegbi allegedly wrote a reference letter for a contractor, in exchange for which he reportedly received thousands of shekels. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827885

Gallant Night II part II: Israelis call for additional protests after defense minister’s dismissal

Jerusalem Post Protesters quickly mobilized Tuesday, with tens of thousands taking to the streets and blocking intersections and highways across the country. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827884

Netanyahu calls Trump to congratulate him on projected election win

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827881

Playing politics at the expense of those fighting: Reservists react to firing of Gallant

Jerusalem Post Several reservists express doubt at the decision to fire Gallant for seemingly political reasons amid a war on several fronts. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827880

Who is Israel’s incoming defense minister, Israel Katz?

Jerusalem Post Katz, who served as foreign minister starting in the beginning of 2024, has been known for posting AI photos to his X/Twitter account, including those of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827876

IDF Division 252 ends operations in Gaza Strip

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827877

Police to conduct emergency operational response exercise in North on Thursday

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827875