Let's take you overseas now. Lots of other news to get to you today, including new developments in just the last hour or so where Israeli troops have started intercepting this flotilla. I want to show you a live look.These are the boats that left that are basically tried to head toward Gaza to try to bring aid, a symbolic amount of aid, but aid to Gaza. And on board, Greta Tunberg, the high-profile activist. Israel's foreign ministry is now out with some of this video.We'll show you here in just the last co ...

Ecuador’s fiscally constrained government is negotiating an agreement with the US to take in up to 300 third-country deportees per year in exchange for aid https://t.co/nHODc3lC1a ...

Disaster Overview - A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan has resulted in a soaring death toll, currently at 1,400 [1] - Officials warn of a potential exponential rise in casualties due to communities being cut off [1] - The UN estimates that the number of people impacted could reach hundreds of thousands [1] - Approximately 3,000 people are injured and at least 5,000 homes have been destroyed [2] - An estimated 300 to 350 people are still under the rubble [2] Relief Efforts and Aid - The Taliban government is running the evacuation of survivors and the wounded [3] - Concerns exist regarding the Taliban's capabilities in providing adequate aid [3] - USAID's support for Afghanistan was heavily cut this year [3] Earthquake Details - The earthquake occurred on Sunday night and measured 6.0 on the Richter scale [1] - Isolated villages near the epicenter are difficult to reach [1]

Mission Focus - The core issue is the situation in Palestine, not the specifics of the sailing mission [1] - The focus is on how people in Palestine are being deliberately deprived of basic necessities for survival [1]

Geopolitical Analysis - Egypt, as the most populous Arab nation bordering Gaza, is expected to contribute to ending the war, providing aid, and planning reconstruction [1] - Despite its potential, Egypt has faced challenges in exerting significant influence [1]

Government Aid & Needs - Governments are reducing aid efforts [1] - The need for aid remains significant [1]

Global Aid & Government Action - Governments are reducing aid efforts [1] - The need for aid remains significant [1]

Every child in Gaza will remain at lifelong risk of poor health because of today’s malnutrition. A flood of aid cannot undo the damage, but it can prevent it from getting worse https://t.co/k1plcg9Zkn ...

Trade & Aid - The Trump administration promised Africa that trade would replace aid [1] - In one of the world's poorest countries, the administration is slashing both trade and aid [1]

Aid Delivery Methods - The US's attempt to build a pier for Gaza aid was a fiasco [1] - There are better ways to get civilians help by sea [1]