Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on Saturday for the first time, firing more than 300 drones and missiles. Most were intercepted by Israel and its allies. What exactly happened, and how might Israel respond?

In this episode: 
Dorsa Jabbari (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera Correspondent 
Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent 
Alex Gatopoulos (@AlexGatopoulos), Al Jazeera Defense Editor 
Ali Harb (@HarbPeace), Al Jazeera Journalist
Maziar Motamedi (@MotamediMaziar), Al Jazeera Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters and David Enders with Natasha Del Toro in for Malika Bilal. Amy Walters 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on Saturday for the first time, firing more than 300 drones and missiles. Most were intercepted by Israel and its allies. What exactly happened, and how might Israel respond?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Dorsa Jabbari (<a href="https://twitter.com/DorsaJabbari">@DorsaJabbari</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent </li>
<li aria-level="1">Hamdah Salhut (<a href="https://twitter.com/hamdahsalhut?lang=en">@HamdahSalhut</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent </li>
<li aria-level="1">Alex Gatopoulos (<a href="https://twitter.com/AlexGatopoulos">@AlexGatopoulos</a>), Al Jazeera Defense Editor </li>
<li aria-level="1">Ali Harb (<a href="https://twitter.com/Harbpeace">@HarbPeace</a>), Al Jazeera Journalist</li>
<li aria-level="1">Maziar Motamedi (<a href="https://twitter.com/MotamediMaziar">@MotamediMaziar</a>), Al Jazeera Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters and David Enders with Natasha Del Toro in for Malika Bilal. Amy Walters 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. 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.
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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How Iran’s attack on Israel unfolded

Palestinians have dug up more than 400 bodies from mass graves at two Gaza hospitals. Some have shown signs of torture and possible executions. The International Court of Justice has already found “plausible genocide” in Gaza. So how will the world respond to this? 

In this episode: 
Akram al-Satarri (@AlSatarri) Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li with our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

Connect with us:

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Palestinians have dug up more than 400 bodies from mass graves at two Gaza hospitals. Some have shown signs of torture and possible executions. The International Court of Justice has already found “plausible genocide” in Gaza. So how will the world respond to this? 
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Akram al-Satarri (<a href="https://x.com/AlSatarri">@AlSatarri</a>) Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li with our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
Connect with us:
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Signs of torture and executions uncovered in Gaza’s mass graves

Rebels fighting Myanmar’s government are making significant gains. Could they topple the coup leaders who took power just over three years ago?

In this episode: 
Tony Cheng, (@TLCBkk)Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by David Enders, Khaled Soltan, and Sonia Bhagat with Kevin Hirten in for Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr, Sonia Baghat, and Manahil Naveed 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Rebels fighting Myanmar’s government are making significant gains. Could they topple the coup leaders who took power just over three years ago?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Tony Cheng, (<a href="https://twitter.com/TLCBkk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@TLCBkk</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders, Khaled Soltan, and Sonia Bhagat with Kevin Hirten in for Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr, Sonia Baghat, and Manahil Naveed 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

Could Myanmar’s coup come to an end?

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The number of bodies found in a series of mass graves rose to nearly 400. Israelis continued to protest for the release of captives held in Gaza. Protests continued to grow on college campuses across the US. It is day 205 of the war. More than 34,300 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.

In this episode:
Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist
Hamdah Salhut, (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Phillip Lavelle, (@phillavelle), journalist for Al Jazeera
Shihab Rattansi, (@shihab_rattansi) Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. 


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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The number of bodies found in a series of mass graves rose to nearly 400. Israelis continued to protest for the release of captives held in Gaza. Protests continued to grow on college campuses across the US. It is day 205 of the war. More than 34,300 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hamdah Salhut, (<a href="https://twitter.com/hamdahsalhut">@hamdahsalhut</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li aria-level="1">Zeina Khodr, (<a href="https://twitter.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz">@ZeinaKhodrAljaz</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li aria-level="1">Phillip Lavelle, (<a href="https://twitter.com/phillavelle">@phillavelle</a>), journalist for Al Jazeera</li>
<li aria-level="1">Shihab Rattansi, (<a href="https://twitter.com/shihab_rattansi">@shihab_rattansi</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. 
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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

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