Prologue Journal

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

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

Ben-Gvir: If Gaza ceasefire is implemented, Otzma Yehudit will leave gov’t

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837910

Defense establishment goes public with preparations for deal

Jerusalem Post This announcement was the first public confirmation of the defense establishment moving large pieces of its apparatus to prepare for implementing the deal. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837918

US to Israel: Do not allow collapse of Lebanon ceasefire

Jerusalem Post Is this the next crisis between Israel and the incoming Trump administration? https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837901

WATCH: IDF dismantles Hezbollah tunnel, weapons facility near UN post in Lebanon

Jerusalem Post The Brigade dismantled terror infrastructure, locating numerous weapons depots in structures near a central UN post in the area. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837893

Yemen’s Houthis to continue attacks if Gaza ceasefire breached

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837898

Chikli first Likud minister to threaten resignation over hostage deal

Jerusalem Post The announcement was significant, as Chikli was the first minister from the Likud to threaten to resign following confirmation of the hostage deal. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837897

Behind the scenes: Mossad’s role in nailing down the Hamas ceasefire

Jerusalem Post Barnea has made no fully public comments and endeavored to stay in the shadows. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837895

Israel’s cabinet will convene on Friday to approve ceasefire agreement

Jerusalem Post “The negotiations have been concluded, and they are now working on drafting everything before issuing an official announcement,” Deri said. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837891