Prologue Journal – Page 41655 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Kamala Harris Looks to Deepen Relations With Africa Amid China’s Influence

New York Times In a weeklong trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the vice president will face a balancing act as she tries to foster a collaborative U.S. relationship. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/27/world/africa/kamala-harris-visit.html

Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident, Lands in Qatar

New York Times His release ended more than two and a half years of captivity, during which he was tried on terrorism charges and sentenced to 25 years in prison. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/27/world/africa/paul-rusesabagina-rwanda-qatar.html

Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Freed From Prison

New York Times Paul Rusesabagina, a critic of Rwanda’s president, was tricked into entering the country, then sentenced to 25 years after what his supporters called a show trial. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/25/world/africa/paul-rusesabagina-rwanda.html

The IDF is a ‘homosexual, feminine army’ – Lebanese-based terror group

Jerusalem Post Lebanese-based terrorist organization Galilee Forces – Lone Wolves claimed credit for the Megiddo bombing and threatened to kill MK Zvi Sukkot. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-735479

Lebanese Meggido terrorist used electric scooter in Israel – report

Jerusalem Post Israeli security forces are now examining the possibility that the terrorist may have had help inside the country. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-735462

Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos

Jerusalem Post The team uncovered a large palatial structure with walls approximately five meters thick from the Old Kingdom’s sixth dynasty. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-735413

Police enter al-Aqsa, remove Palestinians barricaded in mosque

Jerusalem Post Video from the scene showed Muslim men and women praying, shouting at police officers as the officers removed worshippers. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-735411

Minnesota legislature passes ‘trans refuge’ bill opponents say would strip custody from non-consenting parents

Fox News Minnesota lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation that would establish the state as a “trans refuge” for children who are seeking transgender medical procedures but who may be denied “gender-affirming care” in other states. In a party-line 68-62 vote, the Minnesota House passed HF 146, which had been introduced by Rep. Leigh Finke of…

Passover, tradition and the value of money

Jerusalem Post Tradition, tradition: This holiday is centered on our children. Take a few minutes to teach them good money habits. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-735260

President Herzog’s ‘People’s Directive’ reviewed

Jerusalem Post The President’s draft plan is worth considering and this author favors a comprehensive US-style written constitution. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-735258