Prologue Journal – Page 38758 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

SVB crash and the future of venture lending in Israel – analysis

Jerusalem Post It remains to be seen how existing SVB loan facilities will be treated and to whom they will be assigned, but the real question is who, if anyone, will fill the large void left by SVB? https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-735125

Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some

New York Times The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in gay sex. Policies to stifle L.G.B.T.Q. rights have been on the rise in several African nations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/world/africa/uganda-lgtbq-anti-gay-law.html

More than half of IDF lone soldiers in financial debt, says army

Jerusalem Post David Bitan: “We have a very deep appreciation for the contribution of the lone soldiers to our country and we certainly will not leave them to face the debts and the banking system alone.” https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-735133

Israel must balance deterrence, quiet to fight terror – Edelstein

Jerusalem Post His words stood in stark contrast to the many provocative statements made by coalition partners like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-735120

Nasrallah: Silence on Meggido bombing is psychological warfare on Israel

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah’s leader rejected threats by Israeli officials of possible retaliation against Lebanon, telling them to “go to the sea and do whatever you want.” https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-735104

Archaeologists discover oldest physical pearling town in UAE

Jerusalem Post There are mentions of older pearling towns in ancient texts, but this is the oldest physical town that was found. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-735076

Israeli forces capture Hamas terrorist in Nablus operation

Jerusalem Post The Hamas operative was identified as Muhammad Saleh Hamdan. who has been arrested in the past by both Israeli and Palestinian authorities. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-735066

Israel’s credit rating would rise if it weren’t for judicial reforms

Jerusalem Post Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that since Fitch, a credit ratings company, has kept Israel’s credit rating above A+ that this is a sign of success, but in reality these are warning signs. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-734985

Megiddo terrorist crossed Lebanese border into Israel using a ladder – report

Jerusalem Post An IDF statement did not give a definitive account of how the terrorist penetrated Israel’s border, adding that the incident is still being probed. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-734976

Eastern Orthodox Church could set up in Lithuania to rival Russian church

Jerusalem Post Orthodoxy in Lithuania dates back to the 13th century, Bartholomew said, when it fell under the ultimate supervision of Constantinople. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-734968