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Israel Sends Delegation to Qatar for Ceasefire Talks as Netanyahu Heads to Washington

In a significant diplomatic move, Israel dispatched a delegation to Qatar on Sunday to engage in indirect negotiations with Hamas over a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. The talks come just hours before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. The Israeli government confirmed the delegation’s departure despite labeling Hamas’s proposed amendments to a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan as “unacceptable.” The plan, which includes a 60-day truce and the staggered release of hostages, has been met with cautious optimism by Hamas, which responded “in a positive spirit” but requested key changes regarding humanitarian aid, Israeli troop withdrawal, and long-term conflict resolution. Public pressure is mounting on Netanyahu to secure a deal, with large demonstrations erupting in Tel Aviv demanding the return of approximately 50 hostages still held in Gaza. Meanwhile, internal divisions persist within Netanyahu’s coalition,...
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Ecuador’s Trade Pivot: Noboa Imposes 27% Tariff on Mexican Imports

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has announced a 27% tariff on Mexican goods, a move aimed at ensuring fair treatment for domestic companies amid ongoing trade imbalances. Speaking on the social platform X, Noboa reiterated his openness to expanding trade and even signing a free trade agreement with Mexico—provided that current abuses are addressed. Until such an agreement is reached, the tariff will remain in effect.

The decision follows heightened diplomatic tensions that arose last year after relations between Ecuador and Mexico soured over a controversial raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest a former Ecuadorean vice president. The strained relationship has left Mexico’s economy ministry yet to comment on the new measure.

Notably, this announcement comes just days before Ecuador’s first-round general election, in which Noboa is seeking re-election. The tariff is seen as both a protective economic measure and a politically strategic move to appeal to local industries that have long argued for fairer trade practices.


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