World Service

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who were detained in Israel after their flotilla bringing symbolic aid to Gaza was intercepted have been deported, Israel has confirmed. It follows international backlash in response to a video posted by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs. We speak to our correspondent and hear from activists. The US Secretary of State says Cuba has nominally agreed to take Washington's offer of $100m in aid, but disputes remain about who will distribute it. Presenter: James Reynolds.