There will be no bombs or drones over Gaza for another two days. Israel and Hamas have largely followed the terms of their ceasefire deal since it came into effect on Friday morning, including prisoner exchanges and the entry of humanitarian aid. But a return to violence and the end of talks remain a constant threat.

In this episode: 
Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent
Rory Challands (@RoryChallands), Al Jazeera Correspondent

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This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, David Enders and our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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There will be no bombs or drones over Gaza for another two days. Israel and Hamas have largely followed the terms of their ceasefire deal since it came into effect on Friday morning, including prisoner exchanges and the entry of humanitarian aid. But a return to violence and the end of talks remain a constant threat.
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Youmna ElSayed (<a href="https://twitter.com/YoumnaElSayed17">@YoumnaElSayed17</a>), Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent</li>
<li>Rory Challands (<a href="https://twitter.com/rorychallands">@RoryChallands</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, David Enders and our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
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After Israel and Hamas extend their truce, what comes next?

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 7th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Venezuela’s referendum to annex oil-rich territory in Guyana has created tension in Latin America not seen this century. But does the referendum signal possible annexation? Or is it political posturing by Nicolas Maduro, the country’s president, ahead of elections next year? 

In this episode: 
Alessandro Rampietti (@rampietti), Al Jazeera Reporter
Orin Gordon (@oringordon), Analyst

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana, and our host Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 7th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Venezuela’s referendum to annex oil-rich territory in Guyana has created tension in Latin America not seen this century. But does the referendum signal possible annexation? Or is it political posturing by Nicolas Maduro, the country’s president, ahead of elections next year? 
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Alessandro Rampietti (<a href="https://twitter.com/rampietti">@rampietti</a>), Al Jazeera Reporter</li>
<li aria-level="1">Orin Gordon (<a href="https://twitter.com/oringordon">@oringordon</a>), Analyst</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana, and our host Malika Bilal. 
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Another Take: Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?

As Paris kicks off the 2024 Summer Olympics, global conflicts and homegrown controversies threaten to cast a shadow over the events. How will this impact the players and the games?

In this episode: 
Natacha Butler (@natachabut), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, and Sonia Bhagat, with Amy Walters, Veronique Eshaya, Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, and our host, Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s Executive Producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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As Paris kicks off the 2024 Summer Olympics, global conflicts and homegrown controversies threaten to cast a shadow over the events. How will this impact the players and the games?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Natacha Butler (<a href="https://x.com/natachabut">@natachabut</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, and Sonia Bhagat, with Amy Walters, Veronique Eshaya, Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, and our host, Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.
Alexandra Locke is the Take’s Executive Producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Joy and politics collide at the Paris Olympics 2024

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress, many lawmakers failed to appear, including Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Is this a sign that Washington is changing its tune?

In this episode: 
Omar Baddar (@OmarBaddar), Political Analyst, Director of Communications, Public Citizen

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, Tamara Khandaker, and Sonia Bhagat, with Manahil Naveed, Veronique Eshaya, Mohammad Zain Shafi Khan, and our host Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress, many lawmakers failed to appear, including Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Is this a sign that Washington is changing its tune?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Omar Baddar (<a href="https://x.com/OmarBaddar/">@OmarBaddar</a>), Political Analyst, Director of Communications, Public Citizen</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, Tamara Khandaker, and Sonia Bhagat, with Manahil Naveed, Veronique Eshaya, Mohammad Zain Shafi Khan, and our host Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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