We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. This week: Palestinian Christians began holding subdued Christmas celebrations as Israeli strikes in Gaza killed hundreds. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite a UN resolution calling for more aid, and Christians in southern Lebanon prepared to celebrate elsewhere as fighting continued.

In this episode: 
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Occupied West Bank 
Anas Al Sharif, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Lebanon 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced, mixed and hosted 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. This week: Palestinian Christians began holding subdued Christmas celebrations as Israeli strikes in Gaza killed hundreds. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite a UN resolution calling for more aid, and Christians in southern Lebanon prepared to celebrate elsewhere as fighting continued.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nida Ibrahim (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Occupied West Bank&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anas Al Sharif, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza</li>
<li aria-level="1">Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Lebanon&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced, mixed and hosted by David Enders.&nbsp;
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, and 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.

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Brief: War overshadows Christmas in Palestine, Lebanon

This week: 368 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,439 Palestinians in Gaza.  The US is sending more soldiers and ships to the Middle East.  The US has completely withdrawn its military from Iraq. Gaza held another mass funeral. Israel has killed at least 74,040 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Tanya Noury (@tanyanoury), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Mahmoud Abdelwahed, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), 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. 

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

This week: 368 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,439 Palestinians in Gaza.  The US is sending more soldiers and ships to the Middle East.  The US has completely withdrawn its military from Iraq. Gaza held another mass funeral. Israel has killed at least 74,040 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tanya Noury (<a href="https://x.com/tanyanoury?lang=en">@tanyanoury</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Mahmoud Abdelwahed, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ibrahim al-Khalili (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ibrahimalkhalili/?hl=en">@_ibrahimalkhalili</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/?hl=en">@nida_aljazeera</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: US sending more troops to Middle East even as it withdraws from Iraq

This week: 361 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,402 Palestinians in Gaza. Donald Trump rejected an offer from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza. Israel is carrying out sectarian cleansing in southern Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 74,012 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Gabriel Elizondo (@elizondogabriel), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), 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. 

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

This week: 361 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,402 Palestinians in Gaza. Donald Trump rejected an offer from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza. Israel is carrying out sectarian cleansing in southern Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 74,012 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Gabriel Elizondo (<a href="https://x.com/elizondogabriel">@elizondogabriel</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ibrahim al-Khalili (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ibrahimalkhalili/?hl=en">@_ibrahimalkhalili</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr (<a href="https://x.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz?lang=en">@ZeinaKhodrAljaz</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;
Connect with us:
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Brief: Trump rejects Iran's proposal, why doesn't Gaza have wheelchairs? 

This week: 354 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,390 Palestinians in Gaza.    Iran conveyed its conditions for a ceasefire to the US. Further escalation is likely between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement. The US has reportedly approved more weapons transfers to Israel. Israel has killed at least 73,910 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hind Khoudary (@hindkhoudary), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ali Hashem (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), 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. 

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

This week: 354 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,390 Palestinians in Gaza.    Iran conveyed its conditions for a ceasefire to the US. Further escalation is likely between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement. The US has reportedly approved more weapons transfers to Israel. Israel has killed at least 73,910 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hind Khoudary (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hindkhoudary/?hl=en">@hindkhoudary</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ali Hashem (<a href="https://x.com/Alihashem?lang=en">@Alihashem</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Kimberly Halkett (<a href="https://x.com/KimberlyHalkett">@KimberlyHalkett</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;
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>

Brief: War overshadows Christmas in Palestine, Lebanon

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