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Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla

More than a dozen vessels carrying humanitarian aid stopped by Israeli forces.

More than a dozen vessels carrying humanitarian aid have been stopped by Israeli forces. On board the vessels were two Colombian activists. The Colombia president, Gustavo Petro, says he's expelling all Israeli diplomats in the country in retaliationfor the interception. We speak to a Colombian Congresswoman.

Following yesterday's security summit in Denmark, we discuss the proposed 'drone wall' - to shield the eastern flank of Europe from Russian incursions - with an Estonian parliamentarian.

At least seventy-two people have been killed following an earthquake in central Philippines. The Cebu province has been declared a state of calamity after the quake. We speak to somebody in the region.

Presenters: James Copnall and Pria Rai

(Photo: Crew of a Gaza-bound vessel, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, put their hands up as they are intercepted by Israeli security forces. Credit: Global Sumud Flotilla handout via Reuters).

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