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We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Israel struck Yemen. Polio was detected in Gaza. The International Court of Justice said Israel's occupation of Palestinian land is illegal. Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to Washington. It is day 289 of the war. More than 38,900 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.

In this episode:
Hamdah Salhut, (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Akram Al Satarri, Journalist in Gaza
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House 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. Israel struck Yemen. Polio was detected in Gaza. The International Court of Justice said Israel's occupation of Palestinian land is illegal. Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to Washington. It is day 289 of the war. More than 38,900 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hamdah Salhut, (<a href="https://x.com/hamdahsalhut">@hamdahsalhut</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Akram Al Satarri, Journalist in Gaza</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim (<a href="https://x.com/nida_journo">@nida_journo</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Kimberly Halkett (<a href="https://x.com/KimberlyHalkett">@KimberlyHalkett</a>), Al Jazeera White House 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>

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.

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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Israel bombs Yemen, ICJ rules Israeli occupation illegal

In recent months, tens of thousands of Haitians have fled escalating gang violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in their home country. Most of those who make the gruelling journey to the US-Mexico border are denied asylum in the US. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to deport Haitian recipients of Temporary Protected Status. What does the future hold for Haitians under the Trump administration?

In this episode:
Imaeyen Ibanga (@iiwrites), Presenter, AJ+

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat and Cole van Miltenburg with Manny Panaretos, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh and our host, Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. 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

In recent months, tens of thousands of Haitians have fled escalating gang violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in their home country. Most of those who make the gruelling journey to the US-Mexico border are denied asylum in the US. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to deport Haitian recipients of Temporary Protected Status. What does the future hold for Haitians under the Trump administration?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Imaeyen Ibanga (<a href="https://x.com/iiwrites?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@iiwrites</a>), Presenter, AJ+</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat and Cole van Miltenburg with Manny Panaretos, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh and our host, Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s head of audio.
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

After Trump’s win, Haitian migrants face an uncertain future

Thousands of prisoners held in Syria’s notorious prisons remain unaccounted for, days after President Bashar al-Assad fled for Russia. Families face an agonising search for their loved ones during a bittersweet moment of freedom. We dive into the emotional toll and the ongoing fight for answers.

In this episode:


Wafa Ali Mustafa (@WafaMustafa9), Syrian activist


Justin Salhani (@JustinSalhani), Journalist


Ammar Alselmo, White Helmets volunteer

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh and Cole Van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. 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

Thousands of prisoners held in Syria&rsquo;s notorious prisons remain unaccounted for, days after President Bashar al-Assad fled for Russia. Families face an agonising search for their loved ones during a bittersweet moment of freedom. We dive into the emotional toll and the ongoing fight for answers.
In this episode:
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Wafa Ali Mustafa (<a href="https://x.com/WafaMustafa9">@WafaMustafa9</a>), Syrian activist
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Justin Salhani (<a href="https://x.com/JustinSalhani">@JustinSalhani</a>), Journalist
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Ammar Alselmo, White Helmets volunteer
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</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh and Cole Van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s head of audio.
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

Sednaya prison falls, revealing the Assads’ legacy of torture

When everything is lost, what remains? For Mosab Abu Toha, it’s poetry. He shares how his verses capture the grief and resilience of Gaza in the midst of destruction.

In this episode:
Mosab Abu Toha (@MosabAbuToha), Palestinian Poet

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. 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

When everything is lost, what remains? For Mosab Abu Toha, it&rsquo;s poetry. He shares how his verses capture the grief and resilience of Gaza in the midst of destruction.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Mosab Abu Toha (<a href="https://x.com/MosabAbuToha">@MosabAbuToha</a>), Palestinian Poet</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is the Take&rsquo;s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s head of audio.&nbsp;
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

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