This week: 256 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 983 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran and US to agree on deal. Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon. Amnesty International accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing. Israel has killed at least 72,993  Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

 

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Heidi Pett, (@heidipett_), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Dmitry Medvedenko, (dmitry_aj), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, (Ahaniabuishaiba), Al Jazeera Correspondent

 

Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

 

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This week: 256 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 983 Palestinians in Gaza.&nbsp;Iran and US to agree on deal. Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon. Amnesty International accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing. Israel has killed at least 72,993&nbsp; Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
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In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Heidi Pett, (@heidipett_), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Dmitry Medvedenko, (dmitry_aj), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud,&nbsp;(Ahaniabuishaiba), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
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Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.
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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.
With millions of global listens, it's clear the conversations we're having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others.

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Brief: Iran and US close to signing a deal. Israel continues attacks on Lebanon 

A UN inquiry has documented the scale of child deaths in Gaza since October 2023. It lays out mass killings, destroyed hospitals, and blocked aid, even accusing Israel of war crimes and possible genocidal acts. What does accountability look like now?

In this episode: 
Chris Sidoti, UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana with Marcos Bartolomé, Tamara Khandaker, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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A UN inquiry has documented the scale of child deaths in Gaza since October 2023. It lays out mass killings, destroyed hospitals, and blocked aid, even accusing Israel of war crimes and possible genocidal acts. What does accountability look like now?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Chris Sidoti, UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana with Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Tamara Khandaker, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer. 
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The children Gaza lost

The excitement of the World Cup has arrived in North America. But behind it have been stories of fans being denied visas, players being searched by sniffer dogs, and Iran’s team being forced to base itself outside the US. What happens when a global tournament collides with US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies?

In this episode: 
Boima Tucker (@chiefboimah), Director of Operations, Africa Is a Country 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Tamara Khandaker with Marcos Bartolomé, Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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The excitement of the World Cup has arrived in North America. But behind it have been stories of fans being denied visas, players being searched by sniffer dogs, and Iran&rsquo;s team being forced to base itself outside the US. What happens when a global tournament collides with US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s immigration policies?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Boima Tucker (<a href="https://x.com/chiefboimah">@chiefboimah</a>), Director of Operations, Africa Is a Country&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Tamara Khandaker with Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Who’s being left out of the World Cup?

Gaza’s footballers have lost teammates, stadiums and entire seasons. Some have lost limbs. Yet they continue to play. As the World Cup unfolds across North America, Maram Humaid reports from Gaza on the athletes, coaches and fans determined to keep football alive.

In this episode:
Maram Humaid (@MaramGaza), Al Jazeera Reporter

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé with Noor Wazwaz, Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. 

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. 

Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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Gaza&rsquo;s footballers have lost teammates, stadiums and entire seasons. Some have lost limbs. Yet they continue to play. As the World Cup unfolds across North America, Maram Humaid reports from Gaza on the athletes, coaches and fans determined to keep football alive.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Maram Humaid (<a href="https://x.com/MaramGaza">@MaramGaza</a>), Al Jazeera Reporter</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; with Noor Wazwaz, Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili. Alex Roldan is our sound designer.&nbsp;
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: Iran and US close to signing a deal. Israel continues attacks on Lebanon

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