As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week:  Israel continued to attack Palestinians seeking aid. Hamas responded to a US ceasefire proposal. The Israeli government approved new settlements in the Occupied West Bank. It is day 604 of the war in Gaza, where more than 54,381 Palestinians have been killed.

In this episode:
Hind Khoudary, (@Hind_Gaza) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nidajourno) 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.

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As Israel&rsquo;s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week:  Israel continued to attack Palestinians seeking aid. Hamas responded to a US ceasefire proposal. The Israeli government approved new settlements in the Occupied West Bank. It is day 604 of the war in Gaza, where more than 54,381 Palestinians have been killed.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hind Khoudary, (<a href="https://x.com/Hind_Gaza">@Hind_Gaza</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim, (<a href="https://x.com/nida_journo">@nidajourno</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</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&rsquo;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.

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: Israel kills Palestinians seeking food, Hamas responds to US

This week: 144 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 612 Palestinians in Gaza.  Donald Trump's Board of Peace met in Washington DC. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed more than 72,070 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Hind Khoudary, (@hindkhoudary), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kimberly Halkett, (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Senior White House Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by David Enders. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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This week: 144 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 612 Palestinians in Gaza.  Donald Trump's Board of Peace met in Washington DC. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed more than 72,070 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hind Khoudary, (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hindkhoudary/?hl=en">@hindkhoudary</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Kimberly Halkett, (<a href="https://x.com/KimberlyHalkett">@KimberlyHalkett</a>), Al Jazeera Senior White House Correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr, (<a href="https://x.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz">@ZeinakhodrAljaz</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Brief: Palestinians in Gaza skeptical of Board of Peace, Israeli escalation in Lebanon

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 7, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

United States President Donald Trump has initiated sweeping tariffs against even some of his country’s closest allies. It has caused alarm from analysts, consumers and trading partners. But who will be the biggest loser of Trump’s trade war?

In this episode: 
Vina Nadjibulla (@VinaNadjibulla),  Vice President of Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Sonia Bhagat. The original production team was Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Sarí el-Khalili, Marcos Bartolome, Noor Wazwaz and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. 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 April 7, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
United States President Donald Trump has initiated sweeping tariffs against even some of his country&rsquo;s closest allies. It has caused alarm from analysts, consumers and trading partners. But who will be the biggest loser of Trump&rsquo;s trade war?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Vina Nadjibulla (<a href="https://x.com/VinaNadjibulla">@VinaNadjibulla</a>),  Vice President of Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Sonia Bhagat. The original production team was Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Marcos Bartolome, Noor Wazwaz and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. 
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio.&nbsp;Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s head of audio.
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Another Take: How Trump’s tariffs are changing the rules of global trade

Sudan’s civil war is shifting into a drone-driven phase, erasing the lines between battlefield and civilian life. As Ramadan begins under famine conditions, how do the people of Sudan mark the holy month in the midst of war?

In this episode: 
Hiba Morgan (@hiba_morgan), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Melanie Marich with Maya Hamadeh, Tuleen Barakat and our guest host, Tamara Khandaker. It was edited by Ney Alvarez. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 

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Sudan&rsquo;s civil war is shifting into a drone-driven phase, erasing the lines between battlefield and civilian life. As Ramadan begins under famine conditions, how do the people of Sudan mark the holy month in the midst of war?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hiba Morgan (<a href="https://x.com/hiba_morgan?lang=en">@hiba_morgan</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sar&iacute; el-Khalili and Melanie Marich with Maya Hamadeh, Tuleen Barakat and our guest host, Tamara Khandaker. It was edited by Ney Alvarez.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s head of audio.&nbsp;
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Brief: Israel kills Palestinians seeking food, Hamas responds to US

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