Prologue Journal

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

Lenovo to buy Israeli enterprise storage co Infinidat

Jerusalem Post Chinese tech giant Lenovo’s first major Israeli acquisition targets profitable storage company Infinidat, marking its entry into Israel’s tech ecosystem with plans for a local R&D center. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-837953

Defense Ministry awards Rafael $5.2b US-funded air defense contract

Jerusalem Post Israel begins deploying $5.2B in US aid to enhance its missile shield, including Iron Dome upgrades and the new Iron Beam laser system that could slash interception costs. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-837952

Foreign exchange market analysis report shows dollar ended 2024 on high note

Jerusalem Post The US dollar surged in Q4 2024, backed by aggressive hedge fund positioning and widespread emerging market currency selloffs, while showing particular strength against major peers. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-837951

Blinken thanks Egyptian FM for cooperation

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837950

Biden weighing action aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on sex, Washington Post reports

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837946

Hostage deal signed by both parties in Doha

Jerusalem Post This comes after reports that the government would delay the vote on the matter until Saturday. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837944

Hostage Families Forum calls on Knesset to confirm deal as soon as possible

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837940

Smotrich met with Netanyahu to discuss hostage deal

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837929

Hostage release plan finalized: 33 hostages to be freed in initial phase

Jerusalem Post While families of hostages have welcomed the agreement, others criticized the release of high-security detainees. The government has stressed the necessity of the deal to bring hostages home. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837924

Arena briefly closed ahead of Paris v Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837920