President Trump has again restated his plans of turning Gaza into a new Riviera. Where did this idea come from – and how feasible is it?

In this episode:
Sharif Abdel Kouddous (@sharifkouddous), Journalist and Editor at Drop Site News

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Khaled Soltan, Melanie Marich, Hagir Saleh, Hanah Shokeir, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.  

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

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President Trump has again restated his plans of turning Gaza into a new Riviera. Where did this idea come from &ndash; and how feasible is it?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Sharif Abdel Kouddous (<a href="https://x.com/sharifkouddous?lang=en">@sharifkouddous</a>), Journalist and Editor at Drop Site News</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Khaled Soltan, Melanie Marich, Hagir Saleh, Hanah Shokeir, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.&nbsp;&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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s head of audio.
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Trump wants the US to take over Gaza. What does that mean?

This week: 284 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza.  The US attacked Iran multiple times. Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas dissolved its government there.

Israel has killed at least 73,221 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili/), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits: 

This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

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This week: 284 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza.  The US attacked Iran multiple times. Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas dissolved its government there.
Israel has killed at least 73,221 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Kimberly Halkett (<a href="https://x.com/KimberlyHalkett">@KimberlyHalkett</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ibrahim al-Khalili (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ibrahimalkhalili/">@_ibrahimalkhalili/</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits: 
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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Brief: US attacks Iran again, Hamas dissolves government in Gaza

This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent

Episode credits: 

This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

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This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits: 
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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Brief: Iran holds funeral processions for late Ayatollah. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tested in the south

What happened inside the White House after October 7, 2023 changed the course of Israel’s war on Gaza and reshaped the Democratic Party. After three primary elections that could indicate the future of the Democratic base, a new book by Akbar Shahid Ahmed reveals the inside story of how the US administration never wavered on its support of Israel and planted roots for the return of Donald Trump.

In this episode: 
Akbar Shahid Ahmed (@AkbarSAhmed), Journalist and Author of ‘Crossing the Red Line’ 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sonia Bhagat, with Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, 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-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, David Enders, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. 

Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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What happened inside the White House after October 7, 2023 changed the course of Israel&rsquo;s war on Gaza and reshaped the Democratic Party. After three primary elections that could indicate the future of the Democratic base, a new book by Akbar Shahid Ahmed reveals the inside story of how the US administration never wavered on its support of Israel and planted roots for the return of Donald Trump.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Akbar Shahid Ahmed (<a href="https://x.com/AkbarSAhmed">@AkbarSAhmed</a>), Journalist and Author of <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324118190">&lsquo;Crossing the Red Line&rsquo;&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sonia Bhagat, with Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, 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-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, David Enders, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer. 
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