Prologue Journal – Page 32588 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

IAF shoots down aircraft over Gaza Strip, Hamas targets Israeli jets

Jerusalem Post No Israeli aircraft were damaged in the incident. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-736242

Special Documentation: Rabbi Pinto’s Visit to the RIF Heritage Charity Compound

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-736237

Israeli archaeologists present 1,800-year-old gold protective jewelry

Jerusalem Post The jewelry bears the sign of Roman goddess of the moon Luna and was probably worn for protection. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-736230

Israeli forces arrest 2 accomplices of Huwara terrorist in Nablus

Jerusalem Post Two Palestinians were killed in armed clashes that broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians during the arrests in Nablus. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-736228

Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington

New York Times Dan Gertler, an Israeli billionaire, is pressing President Biden to remove sanctions that were imposed on him for bribe-fueled transactions in the impoverished African country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/02/us/politics/dan-gertler-biden-congo-sanctions.html

How the U.S. Came to Use NSO Spyware It Was Trying to Kill

New York Times The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has gotten the message. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/02/us/politics/nso-contract-us-spy.html

The influence of generative AI is growing – opinion

Jerusalem Post The more we rely on these generative AI tools, the more we risk losing the personal touch that makes communication and collaboration meaningful. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-736204

Russia’s Prigozhin says Russian flag raised over Bakhmut’s administration

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-736217

Israel Moves Forward With Far-Right Plan for National Guard

New York Times Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the most extreme voices in the Israeli government, had long sought to create a national guard. Ministers agreed on Sunday to set up a committee to discuss next steps. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/02/world/middleeast/israel-national-guard-ben-gvir.html

Roman remains uncovered beneath UK’s Exeter Cathedral

Jerusalem Post This new discovery helps paint a clearer picture of what ancient Exeter looked like under Roman rule. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-736182