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Khashoggi: Killing the Messenger

Why is Sudan still at war? The answer starts with the powers fuelling the conflict. Three years into the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, millions are displaced and famine continues. With the US-Israeli war on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz driving up fuel and food costs, what will it take to put an end to the conflict?

In this episode: 
Dallia Abdelmoniem (@dalliasd), Political Analyst 

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This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, with Noor Wazwaz, Sarí el-Khalili, Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. 

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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Why is Sudan still at war? The answer starts with the powers fuelling the conflict. Three years into the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, millions are displaced and famine continues. With the US-Israeli war on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz driving up fuel and food costs, what will it take to put an end to the conflict?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Dallia Abdelmoniem (<a href="https://x.com/dalliasd?s=20">@dalliasd</a>), Political Analyst&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, with Noor Wazwaz, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.&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 is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war? 

 US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Iran and the US failed to produce an agreement. Israel continued to attack Lebanon ahead of planned talks between those two countries on Tuesday. It has been 45 days since the US and Israel attacked Iran.

In this episode:
Heidi Zhou Castro, (@HeidiZhouCastro) Al Jazeera  Correspondent
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent 
Heidi Pett, (@heidipett) Al Jazeera  Correspondent

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This episode was produced by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Alexandra Locke is the Take's Executive Producer. 

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US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Iran and the US failed to produce an agreement. Israel continued to attack Lebanon ahead of planned talks between those two countries on Tuesday. It has been 45 days since the US and Israel attacked Iran.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Heidi Zhou Castro, (<a href="https://x.com/HeidiZhouCastro">@HeidiZhouCastro</a>) Al Jazeera&nbsp; Correspondent</li>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
<li>Heidi Pett, (<a href="https://x.com/heidipett">@heidipett</a>) Al Jazeera&nbsp; Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Alexandra Locke is the Take's Executive Producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: US plans Hormuz closure, Israel attacks south Lebanon ahead of talks

This week, 193 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 749 Palestinians in Gaza. US and Iran fail to reach a deal. Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepening. Israel bombs Lebanon 100 times in 10 minutes. Israel has killed at least 72,328  Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Kamel Hyder, Al Jazeera  Correspondent
Heidi Pett, (heidipett_) Al Jazeera  Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Alexandra Locke is the Take's Executive Producer. 

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This week, 193 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 749 Palestinians in Gaza. US and Iran fail to reach a deal. Gaza&rsquo;s humanitarian crisis deepening. Israel bombs Lebanon 100 times in 10 minutes. Israel has killed at least 72,328&nbsp; Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Kamel Hyder, Al Jazeera&nbsp; Correspondent</li>
<li>Heidi Pett, (heidipett_) Al Jazeera&nbsp; Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Alexandra Locke is the Take's Executive Producer.&nbsp;
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