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Also, Mexico and Nicaragua severed diplomatic relations with Ecuador.

Israel’s war with Hamas appears to have reached an impasse, at a time when the Israeli government is under mounting pressure to strike a deal for the release of hostages held in the enclave.

Jorge Glas, a former vice president, had taken refuge at the Mexican Embassy in Ecuador’s capital. Mexico’s president called his arrest a violation of international law.

Jorge Glas, the former vice president, had taken refuge at the Mexican Embassy in Ecuador’s capital. Mexico’s president called his arrest a violation of international law.

The country’s military rulers have signaled a new wave of detentions and, rights groups say, conditions for existing prisoners have deteriorated.

The move highlighted deepening political rifts for multinational corporations in the region and followed boycotts after the chain’s Israeli franchise owner donated meals to soldiers.

Two officers were removed from their posts and three senior commanders were reprimanded for their roles in the drone strikes that killed seven aid workers, the Israel military said.

The move highlighted deepening political rifts facing multinationals in the region and follows boycotts after the fast-food chain’s Israeli franchise owner donated thousands of meals to soldiers.

In a tense call with the Israeli leader, President Biden called an errant airstrike that killed aid workers “unacceptable” and appeared to condition future support on how Israel changes course.

Humanitarian agencies say they are being more cautious about delivering aid, and at least two have suspended operations.