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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, 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.

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.

The Israeli leader’s domestic support is eroding, while the international outcry over civilian deaths in Gaza grows louder. He was expected to speak by phone with President Biden on Thursday.

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel “deeply regrets” the strikes that killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen in Gaza.