Prologue Journal

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

What’s an IDF soldier in Gaza supposed to think as Netanyahu fires his defense minister mid-war?

Jerusalem Post Amid war on multiple fronts, fractured leadership rattles Israeli society and soldiers serving on the front lines. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827753

Firing of Gallant harms Israeli security, but less than if it happened earlier in war

Jerusalem Post Firing Gallant, in and of itself, at this much later point in the war, may not be a game changer at all. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827749

In pictures: Thousands take to the streets across Israel after DM Gallant fired

Jerusalem Post Israelis had previously taken to the streets to protest Gallant’s firing by Netanyahu in March 2023. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827747

Netanyahu speaks with IDF chief, Shin Bet and Mossad heads after Gallant’s firing

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827748

‘Moral darkness has fallen on Israel’, Gallant says

Jerusalem Post “My priorities have always remained constant and clear: the State of Israel, the IDF, and the security establishment,” Gallant said. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827740

A prime minister’s toxic agenda: How Netanyahu weakens Israel from within

Jerusalem Post Gideon Sa’ar may not become Prime Minister after the shady affair of Gallant’s dismissal, but he’ll be remembered as the one who sold his soul for draft dodgers. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-827746

Why did Netanyahu fire Gallant, and what does it mean for Israel’s strategy in Gaza?

Jerusalem Post Tensions between Netanyahu and Gallant have been mounting for months, highlighting rifts within Israel’s government over military tactics. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-827744

IDF intercepts two drones fired by Islamic Resistance in Iraq toward Eilat

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827742

US: Gallant was important partner, we’ll work collaboratively with Katz

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827737

Netanyahu denies reports he intends to fire IDF chief of staff, Shin Bet head

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-827735