What is the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?
Since Hamas rebels launched a surprise assault against Israel on October 7th, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia and Israel have been regularly exchanging fire across the border. So, could mounting tensions between them start yet another war, and what might that mean for Lebanon? In this episode: Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Sonia Bhagat and our host Natasha Del Toro. 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: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
31 Okt 202319min
Are the captives a priority in Israel’s war on Gaza?
There are two objectives in phase two of Israel’s war on Gaza, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: the destruction of the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas, as well as the release of the captives, some of which were seen in a Hamas video on Monday. But how will the hostages affect Israel's calculus, and how much of a priority are they? In this episode: Haggai Matar (@Ha_Matar), +972 Executive Director Oren Ziv (@OrenZiv_), +972 News Journalist and Photographer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Miranda Lin and our host Natasha del Toro, in for 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: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
31 Okt 202320min
Israel’s ground war on Gaza begins
Israel’s war on Gaza is entering its second phase, and a new level of fear is descending. After more than a day of communications blackout, Palestinians assess the damage and loss. In this episode: Sara Khairat (@sarakhairat), Al Jazeera Reporter Taghreed El-Khodary (@Taghreed1), Journalist For more: 'Hearing her voice was like having my soul returned to me again' – Joy and horror as communications come back on in the Gaza Strip Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr, and guest host Kevin Hirten, 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: YouTube, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, Facebook
30 Okt 202313min
With communications cut off, Gaza goes dark
It was after 7pm local time in Gaza on Friday when we heard that most people there lost contact with the world. Internet and phone services went down as bombardment intensified. Then, Israel's military said it was “expanding” ground operations. Despite the internet blackout, Al Jazeera is still able to broadcast to the world. So what do we know so far? In this episode: Tareq Abu Azzoum, Al Jazeera Correspondent Safwat al Kahlout (@safwatkahlout), Al Jazeera Journalist Marwan Bishara (@MarwanBishara), Al Jazeera Senior Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Amy Walters and our host Natasha del Toro, 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube
28 Okt 202312min
Wael Dahdouh’s family was killed in Gaza. He kept reporting.
Al Jazeera bureau chief Wael Dahdouh was reporting live in Gaza when he discovered an Israeli air raid had killed his wife, son, daughter, grandson, and at least eight other relatives. Today, we tell Wael’s story through the eyes of his colleagues, about facing death to report through war. In this episode: Wajd Waqfi (@Wajdwaqfi), Al Jazeera Correspondent Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sarí el-Khalili 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
27 Okt 202321min
Ukraine and Gaza wars: Is there a double standard at play?
The US and EU have assisted Ukraine in defending itself from invasion and occupation. But what does the war on Gaza mean for the war on Ukraine? In this episode: Rob McBride, Al Jazeera Correspondent Zein Basravi (@virtualzein), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Sonia Bhagat and our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Sonia Bhagat 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
26 Okt 202317min
Why is Israel delaying a ground invasion of Gaza?
An Israeli ground invasion seemed imminent almost as soon as Hamas attacked. Hundreds of thousands of Israeli troops have been mobilized. So why hasn’t it happened yet, and where does that leave the people of Gaza? In this episode: Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Teresa Bo (@TeresaBo), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Zoran Kusovac (@zkusovac), Military Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Sarí el-Khalili and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana 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
25 Okt 202319min
Special episode: A new era of solidarity for the Palestinian cause
Hundreds of activists filled the domed hall of the US Capitol last week to call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. In this roundtable discussion, we look at how activists are challenging mainstream narratives surrounding Palestine and Israel – both online and on the streets. What does solidarity look like for them? You can find this on YouTube here. In this episode: Iman Abid (@imanabid_), Director of Advocacy, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Beth Miller (@bethavemiller), Political Director, Jewish Voice for Peace Jamiee Swift (@JaimeeSwift), Executive Director and Founder, Black Women Radicals Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sonia Bhagat and our host Malika Bilal. Amy Walters and David Enders 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 Okt 202334min
