Trump Criticizes Iran's Financial Support to Terrorist Groups; Israel Postpones Prisoner Release Amid Hamas Concerns; Tensions Rise in West Bank

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), asserted that Iran provides funds to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. He criticized the current administration's potential agreement with Ukraine, suggesting it would allocate billions to the conflict. Israel's Prime Minister announced a delay in the scheduled release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas guarantees the liberation of future hostages in Gaza. This decision follows concerns about Hamas's compliance with ceasefire terms, including staged events involving released hostages. Israeli tanks advanced into Jenin in the northern West Bank, marking the first deployment of a tank division to the area since 2002. The Israeli military cited ongoing counter-terrorism activities as the reason for the operation, while Palestinian media reported destruction of infrastructure in nearby villages.