Brief: Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Egypt without Israel
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Desperately needed food and aid supplies are being airdropped into Gaza, but Palestinians and global aid groups say they’re far from enough. Israeli attacks on aid convoys are worsening the threat of widespread famine. And ceasefire negotiations resume in Cairo, though hopes for a lasting deal remain dim. It is day 149 of the war. In this episode: Akram Al Sattari, Freelance Gaza Journalist Willem Marx (@WillemMarx), Al Jazeera Journalist Ramesh Rajasingham (@rajasingham_UN), OCHA Deputy Head Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin and mixed by Amy Walters, in for Malika Bilal. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
3 Mar 20247min
Another Take: When it comes to Gaza, when is it a war crime?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. In October, Israel issued its first evacuation order in Gaza, demanding all Palestinians in Gaza’s largest city move south. Today, we’re revisiting what that meant under international humanitarian law. This episode originally aired on October 18, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. In this episode: Taghreed El-Khodary (@Taghreed1), Journalist Giulia Marini, International Advocacy Officer at Al Mezan Center for Human Rights Episode credits: This episode was updated by Negin Owliaei. The original production team was Fahrinisa Campana, Amy Walters and our host, Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
2 Mar 202423min
Palestinians were seeking food in Gaza City. Israeli forces opened fire.
Hundreds of Palestinians in desperate need of food were gathered waiting for aid trucks on Gaza City’s Al-Rashid Street. Israeli forces fired on the crowd, killing more than 100 people. Some 700 others have been wounded. The Israeli military says their troops felt threatened. We hear how one of Gaza’s bloodiest days unfolded. Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. Sarí el-Khalili and Amy Walters fact checked this episode. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
1 Mar 202410min
After local elections in Israel, what comes next?
In Israel’s first election since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not on the ballot. But Netanyahu’s party, Likud, did well, even as Israelis are out on the street protesting against him. What does this tell us about Israeli public opinion and the direction of the war ahead? In this episode: Willem Marx (@WillemMarx), Al Jazeera Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
29 Feb 202417min
‘An extreme act’: Why Aaron Bushnell self-immolated for Gaza
Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his death, saying he no longer wanted to be complicit in genocide. How will his message resonate? In this episode: Talia Jane (@taliaotg), Independent Journalist Lupe Barboza, Friend of Aaron Bushnell Archana Kaku, Assistant Professor, The College of William & Mary Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
28 Feb 202416min
What’s behind the armed conflict in eastern DR Congo?
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in resources, from gold and diamonds to coltan, used to power mobile phones. It’s also the site of recent heavy fighting between government forces and the rebel group, M23, and whoever emerges on top will have control of the region’s wealth. But trapped in the middle are Congolese civilians. As the fighting intensifies, where will they go? In this episode: Catherine Soi (@cate_soi), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and Sarí el-Khalili with our host, Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
27 Feb 202418min
‘Where globalism goes to die’: inside the US right at CPAC
It’s billed as the most influential gathering of conservatives in the world: CPAC, or the Conservative Political Action Conference. In the past, it’s brought US Republican leaders together with activists on the right. In recent years, though, it’s catered to one particular leader – former US President Donald Trump. In this episode: Will Sommer (@WillSommer), Washington Post Media Reporter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
26 Feb 202423min
Brief: Starvation in Gaza as Israelis protest against Netanyahu's government
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Hunger is killing Palestinians in Gaza. Protests continue in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and its handling of the war. There were reports of a possible breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. And the International Court of Justice will continue to hear testimony on Israel's occupation of Palestinian land. It is day 142 of the war. In this episode: Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Bernard Smith (@JazeeraBernard), Al Jazeera Correspondent James Bays (@baysontheroad), Al Jazeera Diplomatic Editor Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
25 Feb 20246min
