Hamas to release three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas and Israel will exchange hostages for prisoners this Saturday, the fifth such exchange since the two sides agreed to a fragile ceasefire that took effect on January 19.
Details of the planned swap emerged as US President Donald Trump continued to talk about his widely criticized proposal to remove all Palestinians from Gaza and redevelop the Strip as an international travel destination.
Greek PM visits Santorini as high seismic activity continues
With seismic activity in full swing, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Santorini on Friday, as the Aegean island put more precautions in place in the event of a major earthquake.
During his visit, Mitsotakis inspected emergency preparedness facilities and announced a €3 million funding package for the construction of an emergency evacuation route in the southern part of the island.
Trump directs wholesale withdrawals from international organizations
In what appeared to be a redefinition of America's role on the global stage, Trump introduced a series of decisions that withdrew the US from several UN organizations and halted funding for major international programs, sparking a range of reactions from support to sharp criticism.
Iran's Supreme Leader Warns Against Trump Negotiations
Iran's supreme leader has reacted with skepticism to US President Donald Trump's plan to hold bilateral talks on the country's nuclear enrichment program.
Speaking to air force officers in Tehran on Friday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that in light of Trump's actions during his first presidential term, negotiations with Washington "are not intelligent, wise or honorable."
Source: Euronews
