Prologue Journal – Page 35644 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Islamic State prison break repelled by Kurdish-led forces in Syria

Jerusalem Post The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said its forces thwarted an escape attempt by prisoners that coincided with a car bomb that was detonated near the prison by militants. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-694150

Kazakhstan says Islamist radicals played role in attacks

Jerusalem Post Authorities on Monday for the first time linked the violence to what they said were members of Islamist groups. https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-692052

Reuters reveals Shell’s Nigerian oil assets attract interest from local firms

Reuters Reuters revealed that at least five Nigerian oil and gas companies are preparing to submit bids this month for Royal Dutch Shell’s onshore oilfields in a sale that could fetch up to $3 billion, three sources involved in the process told Reuters. Shell started talks with the Nigerian government last year about selling its stake in…

Sudan’s Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, Resigns

New York Times Mr. Hamdok was restored to power a month ago after being deposed in a coup, but he was never able to gain control of the fractious country. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/02/world/africa/abdalla-hamdok-resigns-sudan.html

Drone attack on US base foiled, Iraqi security sources say

Jerusalem Post The words “Soleimani’s revenge” were written on the wing of one of the drones, indicating that the attempted attack was connected to the two-year anniversary of the Iranian general’s assassination. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-691398

Where do babies come from: New exhibition examines the options

Jerusalem Post Ruth Schreiber’s new exhibition spotlights many of the seeming multitude of options for becoming a parent, now facilitated by advances made in the medical and hi-tech fields. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/where-do-babies-come-from-new-exhibition-examines-the-options-689012

Miss Universe contestants bring beauty to Haboydem

Jerusalem Post The Miss Universe contestants modeled clothes at Haboydem, a secondhand clothing store and women’s rehabilitation center that shines a spotlight on social projects in Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/miss-universe-contestants-bring-beauty-to-haboydem-689010

A return trip to the train from Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post According to data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics, during the fourth quarter of 2018 a total of 409,580 passengers traveled from Jerusalem to Ben-Gurion Airport. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/a-return-trip-to-the-train-from-jerusalem-689009

Jerusalem highlights: December 17 – 23

Jerusalem Post What’s new in Israel’s capital in the upcoming week. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/jerusalem-highlights-december-17-23-689008

Understanding Haredi society: Shas and the birth of a rebellion

Jerusalem Post Sephardim, across the spectrum of religious practice, saw in Shas more than just a political party. It wasn’t only a political organization that represented them in the legislature. https://www.jpost.com/in-jerusalem/understanding-haredi-society-shas-and-the-birth-of-a-rebellion-689005