Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel

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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. We speak to our Defence Correspondent, Jonathan Beale, who has been reporting on Ukraine's drone warfare. 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. We speak to our correspondent in Havana. A satirical Indian political group, known as the Cockroach Janta Party, has attracted nearly 16 million followers on Instagram. Our reporter explains. We speak to doctors about a rare genetic skin condition, Epidermolysis bullosa. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: Activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, detained by Israeli forces after their vessels were intercepted in international waters in the Mediterranean, disembark a plane upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, Turkey, May 21, 2026. Credit: Murad Sezer/Reuters)