A ceasefire has been reached. The Strait of Hormuz is reopening. Markets are moving. But Israel is still fighting, Iran's nuclear program is unresolved, and the hardest talks haven't even started. What does this deal actually mean?

In this episode: 
Maziar Motamedi (@MotamediMaziar), Al Jazeera correspondent

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This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Tamara Khandaker with Spencer Cline, Sonia Bhagat, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili.

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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A ceasefire has been reached. The Strait of Hormuz is reopening. Markets are moving. But Israel is still fighting, Iran's nuclear program is unresolved, and the hardest talks haven't even started. What does this deal actually mean?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Maziar Motamedi (<a href="https://x.com/MotamediMaziar">@MotamediMaziar</a>), Al Jazeera correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Tamara Khandaker with Spencer Cline, Sonia Bhagat, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili.
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.
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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.
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Why Israel could still derail the Iran-US deal

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. 

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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;
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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:

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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;
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Brief: Iran's conditions for peace with US, what is in new US weapons shipment for Israel? 

This week: 347 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,369 Palestinians in Gaza.   Yemen's Houthi movement gained significant ground. Israel continued to violate the ceasefire in Gaza. School began in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,783 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Hassan Ahmadian (@hasanahmadian), Tehran University
Hind Khoudary (@hindkhoudary), 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: 347 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,369 Palestinians in Gaza.   Yemen's Houthi movement gained significant ground. Israel continued to violate the ceasefire in Gaza. School began in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,783 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian (<a href="https://x.com/hasanahmadian?lang=en">@hasanahmadian</a>), Tehran University</li>
<li>Hind Khoudary (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hindkhoudary/?hl=en">@hindkhoudary</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;
Connect with us:
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