Prologue Journal

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

Employment rate of Israel-Arab population decreases during war, IDI report finds

Jerusalem Post The report noted that, as of October 2023, nearly a third of Arab men who worked before the war were no longer employed. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826801

Wartime gov’t payouts risk stoking inflation

Jerusalem Post The high cost of the war and the supply problems it has caused, tax hikes expected in 2025, and wage increases, are all pushing prices upwards. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826797

IDF issues evacuation warning for residents of Baalbek, Lebanon

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826793

CIA chief set to visit Cairo for hostage deal negotiations

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826789

Two wounded after rocket hit near Metula

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826786

Spain flash floods kill at least 62 people in Valencia region

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826783

Iron Beam – world’s most powerful laser defense system

Jerusalem Post What is the system, and what are its advantages and disadvantages, and does it constitute the future of Israel’s air defenses? https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826779

US army completes first training for air defense system incorporating Iron Dome

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826773

Elite Unit 669 in operation: Some 1,800 wounded soldiers evacuated since war began

Jerusalem Post Unit 669 is an elite unit which has for specialization the rescue of both soldiers and civilians under any condition or in any location. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826769

Netanyahu wants to postpone son’s wedding due to security considerations

Jerusalem Post Netanyahu expressed concerns regarding the drone threat, reportedly saying, “For missiles, we have good detection and interception systems.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826761