Prologue Journal

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

Anonymous soldier claims IDF uses human shields in Gaza

Jerusalem Post The scale of this practice, according to CNN’s report, is not explicitly known, but the news organization cited the soldier and five former Palestinian detainees in their report. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826689

Israel’s climate team heads to Baku as Herzog prepares for US visit

Jerusalem Post Israel’s climate delegation will share solutions at the UN conference with 167 nations in attendance. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826694

Perpetuating draft evasion through legislative tricks

Jerusalem Post Amid IDF sacrifices, haredi leaders quietly pursue a workaround for military exemptions. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826693

North and South call for more effective compensation plans as Israel faces dual recovery challenges

Jerusalem Post While NIS 19 billion has been approved for rehabilitation, 5 billion of these remain frozen, waiting for the delineation of the area included in the rehabilitation. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826690

At Ruppin, glass ceilings are crashing

Jerusalem Post ‘We teach social sustainability,’ says Prof. Aviad Kleinberg, president of Ruppin Academic Center. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-826644

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant estimates Hezbollah’s remaining missile, rocket capacity to be at 20%

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826686

Bank Reserves About to Dry Up, How Will Silver React? | Rafi Farber

Jerusalem Post Rafi Farber, a renowned investor, warns of an impending financial crisis triggered by dwindling bank reserves. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-826677

No diplomatic missions other than embassies to be established in Jerusalem, Knesset says – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826683

High Court schedules hearing on establishment of state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7

Jerusalem Post In July, coalition members rejected two opposition bills proposing a state inquiry into the events of October 7. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-826663

Israel’s Netanyahu to hold discussion with ministers regarding settlement to end Lebanon war

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-826680