As missiles strike across Israel and Iran, what are we really allowed to see?

With strict censorship and limited access, journalists and the public are seeing only part of the story: Who decides what information gets out, and what does that mean for truth in a war affecting millions?

In this episode: 
Diana Buttu (@dianabuttu), Human Rights Lawyer and Analyst

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, 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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As missiles strike across Israel and Iran, what are we really allowed to see?
With strict censorship and limited access, journalists and the public are seeing only part of the story: Who decides what information gets out, and what does that mean for truth in a war affecting millions?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Diana Buttu (<a href="https://x.com/dianabuttu">@dianabuttu</a>), Human Rights Lawyer and Analyst</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan.&nbsp; 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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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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The hidden battlefield: Censorship in the Israel–Iran war

This week: 394 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza,  Israel has killed at least 1,610 Palestinians there. Palestinians in Gaza face another winter without shelter. The US announced a plan to further blockade Iran. The process of forming a new Israeli government has begun.

Israel has killed at least 74,640 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Heidi Zhou-Castro, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Resul Serdar, Al Jazeera Correspondent 
Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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This week: 394 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza,  Israel has killed at least 1,610 Palestinians there. Palestinians in Gaza face another winter without shelter. The US announced a plan to further blockade Iran. The process of forming a new Israeli government has begun.
Israel has killed at least 74,640 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Ibrahim al-Khalili (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ibrahimalkhalili/?hl=en">@_ibrahimalkhalili</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Heidi Zhou-Castro, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Resul Serdar, Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nour Odeh (<a href="https://x.com/nour_odeh">@nour_odeh</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: Tents flood in Gaza, will US blockade Iran's land borders? 

This week: 387 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,580 Palestinians there.    Mediators were hoping to restart talks between the US and Iran before Tuesday's midterm elections in the US. Israel continued striking Gaza Israeli elections favored right-wing parties. Israel has killed at least 74,570 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Rosiland Jordan, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Mohammed Vall, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Correspondent 
Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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This week: 387 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,580 Palestinians there.    Mediators were hoping to restart talks between the US and Iran before Tuesday's midterm elections in the US. Israel continued striking Gaza Israeli elections favored right-wing parties. Israel has killed at least 74,570 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Rosiland Jordan, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Mohammed Vall, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Tareq Abu Azzoum (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/abuoazzum/?hl=en">@abuoazzum</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nour Odeh (<a href="https://x.com/nour_odeh">@nour_odeh</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: Will diplomacy work between US and Iran before elections?

This week: 380 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,547 Palestinians there.   Donald Trump continued threatening Iran. The World Food Programme is cutting aid to Gaza. Israel has killed at least 74,540 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Mohammed Vall, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hind Khoudary, Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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This week: 380 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,547 Palestinians there.   Donald Trump continued threatening Iran. The World Food Programme is cutting aid to Gaza. Israel has killed at least 74,540 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Nour Odeh (<a href="https://x.com/nour_odeh">@nour_odeh</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Mohammed Vall, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hind Khoudary, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

The hidden battlefield: Censorship in the Israel–Iran war

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