Prologue Journal – Page 39398 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Cost of living and housing headline Israel’s state budget and economic plan

Jerusalem Post The plan includes the promotion of market competition, several infrastructural reforms and the transition to digital payslips. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-735192

West African Commandos Train to Battle Terrorists by Land and Sea

New York Times As terrorists move south through the Sahel, the Pentagon’s annual Flintlock exercise reinforced the rule of law in a region roiled by coups. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/us/terrorism-africa-commandos-flintlock.html

Israeli security forces kills terrorist near Tulkarm

Jerusalem Post The terrorist had been involved in multiple shooting attacks both on Jewish villages and on the IDF position at Teenim. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-735164

Archaeologists discover rare Zodiac imagery in Egyptian Esna temple

Jerusalem Post The team made the discoveries during excavations at the temple of Esna, where they had been preserved by a layer of dirt and soot for almost 2,000 years. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-735147

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