Brief: Starvation in Gaza as US vetoes UN ceasefire resolution
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's war on Gaza continues. This week: As the truce has come to an end. Israel has killed more than 17,400 Palestinians in Gaza so far as the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for a ceasefire. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Akram Al Satarri, Freelance Journalist Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera Correspondent Karl Skau, World Food Program Deputy Director Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr and mixed and hosted 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
9 Dec 20236min
Asylum seekers left in limbo under UK-Rwanda treaty
Thousands of asylum seekers in the UK may soon find themselves expelled to Rwanda. It’s a plan that has been tied up in court since June 2022, but Rishi Sunak’s government has signed a new treaty with Rwanda and is pursuing legislation in the UK to make the deportations happen. What are the chances this latest move will materialize? In this episode: Qays Sadiqi (@QaysSediqi), Human Rights Lawyer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, 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
8 Dec 202315min
Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?
Venezuela’s referendum to annex oil-rich territory in Guyana has created tension in Latin America not seen this century. But does the referendum signal possible annexation? Or is it political posturing by Nicolas Maduro, the country’s president, ahead of elections next year? In this episode: Alessandro Rampietti (@rampietti), Al Jazeera Reporter Orin Gordon (@oringordon), Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters 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
7 Dec 202316min
The role of Israeli AI in Gaza’s massive death toll
Israel is reportedly using artificial intelligence technology to select and expand potential bombing targets in Gaza – and new reporting reveals an apparent loosening of military policies as well. In this episode: Meron Rapoport (@MeronRapoport) Journalist and Editor, Local Call Marc Owen Jones (@marcowenjones), Associate Professor of Middle East Studies at Hamad bin Khalifa University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sonia Baghat 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
6 Dec 202317min
The war on Gaza looms over COP28
As officials, activists, and scientists meet in Dubai to tackle the climate crisis, the war on Gaza has seen some of its bloodiest days. So, how is Gaza affecting COP28 and how is COP28 affecting Gaza? In this episode: Karim Elgendy (@NomadandSettler), Urban Sustainability and Climate Expert Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sarí el-Khalili, Fahrinisa Campana, and our host Malika Bilal. 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
5 Dec 202318min
US shooting of Palestinian students sparks climate of fear
The shooting of three Palestinian students in the US state of Vermont is the latest incident in a surge of attacks against supporters of Palestine since October 7. How are communities coping with what they say is a post–September 11th climate of fear? In this episode: Abed A. Ayoub (@aayoub), National Executive Director, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (@ADC) Wafic Faour (@VTJP1948), Member, Vermonters for Justice in Palestine Beshara Doumani, Professor of Palestinian Studies, Brown University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, 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
4 Dec 202318min
Brief: US warns against displacement in Gaza as bombing continues
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's war on Gaza continues. This week: More Palestinians in Gaza are being displaced each day, and the lack of aid will lead to disease outbreaks. In the occupied West Bank, raids continue and many are arrested. And the United States’ Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her government’s expectations for Gaza. We have updates from Khan Younis, Gaza and Hebron, occupied West bank. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, freelance journalist in Gaza James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson @UNICEF Hoda Abdel-Hamid, Al Jazeera Correspondent @HodaAH Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, 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
3 Dec 20237min
Brief: As Israeli operations resume in Gaza, where will people go?
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's war on Gaza continues, and fighting between Hezbollah and Israel resumes. We have updates from Khan Younis, Gaza and Marjayoun, Lebanon. In this episode: Akram Al Satari, freelance journalist in Gaza Hind Al Khoudary, freelance journalist in Gaza @Hind_Gaza Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera Lebanon correspondent @ZeinakhodrAljaz Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, 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
2 Dec 20237min
