
After Israel and Hamas extend their truce, what comes next?
There will be no bombs or drones over Gaza for another two days. Israel and Hamas have largely followed the terms of their ceasefire deal since it came into effect on Friday morning, including prisoner exchanges and the entry of humanitarian aid. But a return to violence and the end of talks remain a constant threat. In this episode: Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Rory Challands (@RoryChallands), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, David Enders and our host Malika Bilal. 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
28 Nov 202317min

The multiple fronts Ukraine’s women soldiers are battling
Ukraine’s female soldiers say they’re battling multiple enemies: Russia, sexism, and ill-fitting uniforms and protective gear. Attitudes towards women serving in the military in Ukraine are changing. Still, many wonder if progress is happening fast enough and if this progress will endure after the war with Russia is over. In this episode: Jessica Trisko Darden (@triskodarden), Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University & Director of the Security and Foreign Policy Initiative at William & Mary’s Global Research Institute Dzvenyslava Rymar, Architect and Combat Medic Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and our host Malika Bilal. 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
27 Nov 202318min

Brief: More prisoners and captives released, but will the truce hold?
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the Israel-Hamas truce holds. Today, more Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives are expected to be released. We have updates from Gaza, Ramallah, Occupied East Jerusalem, and Jenin. Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, and hosted and mixed by David Enders. 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: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
26 Nov 20235min

Brief: Palestinians and Israelis wait for releases to continue as truce holds
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the Israel-Hamas truce holds. Today, more Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives are expected to be released. We have updates from Gaza, Ramallah, and Tel Aviv. Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, and hosted and mixed by David Enders. 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: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
25 Nov 20236min

Why is Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier still behind bars?
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been in a United States maximum security prison for nearly 50 years. The US government says he aided in the murder of two FBI agents. But since his trial, allegations of false evidence and coerced testimony have come up. Over the years, the United Nations, activists, and Amnesty International have all called for his release. In this episode: Nick Tilsen (@NickTilsen), President of NDN Collective Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, with Amy Walters, Chloe K. Li, and our host Malika Bilal. Sonia Bhagat, Ashish Malhotra and 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
24 Nov 202319min

Inside the Hamas-Israel truce deal
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the first time since the war in Gaza began 47 days ago. In a deal mediated by Qatar, the sides agreed to a four-day truce, as well as the release of Israeli captives, Palestinian prisoners, and the resumption of humanitarian convoys. But as Israel’s deadly military strikes on Gaza continue, how will this deal change realities on the ground? In this episode: James Bays (@baysontheroad), Al Jazeera Diplomatic Editor Sara Khairat (@sarakhairat), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Khaled Soltan, David Enders and 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
23 Nov 202319min

In Guatemala, will a new presidency be ended before it begins?
Guatemalans have elected Bernardo Arévalo as their next president. His promise is to fight poverty, corruption and to improve governance in the country. But now, his supporters say Guatemala’s ruling class is trying to prevent Arévalo from taking office in January. So, why has the tide turned on newly elected Arévalo, and will his presidency be over before it even begins? In this episode: John Holman (@johnholman100), Al Jazeera Correspondent Jose Carlos Zamora (@jczamora), Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sarí el-Khalili, and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
22 Nov 202319min

The genocide lawsuit against Joe Biden
A lawsuit against US President Joe Biden and other top officials accuses them of complicity in genocide in Gaza. What will it mean for the US government and Palestinians? In this episode: Laila el-Haddad (@gazamom), Palestinian Journalist and Author Astha Sharma Pokharel (@AsthaSPokharel), Center for Constitutional Rights Attorney Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
21 Nov 202321min