Prologue Journal – Page 94 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

October 7 probe: IDF carried out Hannibal Directive, new ‘Sword of Damocles’ op.

Jerusalem Post The Israeli Air Force was carrying out a new ‘Sword of Damocles’ operation as it was carrying out the ‘Hannibal directive,’ the IDF’s probes found. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-844008

A Couple on a Flight Boasted of Illegal Hunting. Wildlife Officers Were Listening.

New York Times The passengers also showed the officers the skull of an endangered sea turtle they were smuggling in a carry-on bag during the flight. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/us/california-couple-turtle-skull.html

Matviyenko conveys Putin’s verbal message to Erdogan on international agenda

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Matviyenko, leading a delegation from the upper house of the Russian parliament, is visiting the Republic of Turkey on an official visit from February 26-27 https://tass.com/politics/1920189

How Ukraine agreed on the mineral agreement with the US and are there any flaws in it?

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2025/02/27/7205984/

Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books

New York Times Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/us/defense-department-schools-lgtbq-race-clubs-books.html

Mississippi Judge Lifts Order That Forced Newspaper to Remove an Editorial

New York Times The judge’s order against The Clarksdale Press Register in Clarksdale, Miss., had alarmed press advocates, who said it was a violation of the First Amendment. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/us/mississippi-judge-clarkdale-press-register.html

Russian new cars market may dip 20% in February 2025 — minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Risks related to high car loan interest rates in the first instance are in place, Anton Alikhanov said https://tass.com/economy/1920187

Western sanctions affect more than half of Russia’s shadow fleet tankers

Pravda Ukraine More than half of Russia’s shadow tanker fleet – over 300 vessels – has been subject to restrictions as a result of the latest sanctions imposed by Western countries. Source: Vladyslav Vlasiuk, presidential envoy on sanctions policy, during the national joint 24/7 newscast, as reported by Ukrinform news agency Quote: “The sanctions package…

In Canada’s auto capital, uncertainty and hurt feelings amid Trump’s threats

Washington Post Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation have rattled Windsor, Ontario, stirring unease and leaving business leaders struggling to navigate the uncertainty. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/27/canada-trump-tariffs-windsor/

IDF, Shin Bet chiefs preventing audit into October 7 failures, comptroller says

Jerusalem Post Englman mentioned that the defense ministers cooperated from the start, but full cooperation from the IDF and Shin Bet is still lacking. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-844040