Prologue Journal – Page 39235 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Israel proves its resilience as Iran tries to tighten its vise – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran’s strategists are, apparently, unaccustomed to free speech in a democracy and to a society that loves to protest as much as Israelis do, and mistook it for real weakness. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-743011

Ukraine loses over 120 troops in southern Donetsk, Zaporozhye directions — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov noted that a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group was neutralized near the settlement of Sladkoye in the Zaporozhye Region https://tass.com/defense/1617253

Six attacks repelled by Russian forces east of DPR’s Bogdanovka — defense ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov added that the enemy lost more than 30 troops, two tanks, and three armored vehicles https://tass.com/defense/1617251

Do you shop at Rami Levy? You could be featured in their new campaign

Jerusalem Post Rami Levi customers who agreed to be featured in the campaign were photographed at various locations across the country. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-743008

The Russians shelled the houses of peaceful residents of Kharkiv Oblast: two people were killed

Pravda Ukraine As a result of shelling by the Russians, two civilians died in the village of Starytsa, Chuhuiv district, Kharkiv Oblast. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Oblast State Administration, on Telegram Quote: “The occupiers once again fired at the houses of civilians in Kharkiv Oblast. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402148/

Six Ukrainian HIMARS rockets, 18 drones downed by Russian forces — defense ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov, as many as 425 planes, 231 helicopters, 4,135 unmanned aerial vehicles, 421 air defense systems https://tass.com/defense/1617249

Iowa Looms Large for DeSantis as He Looks to Slow Trump’s Momentum

Wall Street Journal The Florida governor is hoping to make a stand in the first state on the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination calendar. https://www.wsj.com/articles/iowa-looms-large-for-ron-desantis-as-he-looks-to-slow-trumps-momentum-e4ee1ae1

Italy has expressed full support for Ukraine’s future in NATO

Pravda Ukraine In the joint declaration of the leaders on 13 May, Italy spoke more decisively in support of the future of Ukraine in NATO, compared to the February statement during the visit of the Italian Prime Minister to Kyiv. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402147/

Russian forces destroy two Ukrainian munitions depots — defense ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov, 102 Ukrainian artillery units were destroyed on the firing positions, a AN/TPQ-36 counter-battery radar was obliterated near the settlement of Tyaginki https://tass.com/defense/1617247

Gilad Erdan expected to testify at Netanyahu trial this week

Jerusalem Post Erdan will testify on allegations Netanyahu pledged to change regulations to further the interests of Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch in return for positive news coverage. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743006