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The Take

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. With millions of global listens, it"s clear the conversations we"re having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards,

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5:50

Brief: Israel locks down Hebron, why is WFP cutting...

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2026/10/25

This week: 380 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,547 Palestinians there. Donald Trump continued threatening Iran. The World Food Programme is cutting aid to Gaza. Israel has killed at least 74,540 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent Mohammed Vall, Al Jazeera Correspondent Hind Khoudary, Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David

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5:33

Brief: Settlers attack Palestinians and diplomats in...

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2026/10/18

This week: 373 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,511 Palestinians there. Israeli settlers have carried out more than 300 attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of October. Gaza continues to shrink. The UN's longest-running peacekeeping mission is set to end in December. Israel has killed at least 74,469 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Nour Odeh (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hani

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6:15

Brief: One year of Gaza 'ceasefire', will US attack...

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2026/10/11

This week: One year after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,481 Palestinians there. Saudi Arabia says Yemeni fighters killed 12 people in a strike on the country's main airport. Israeli attacks escalated in Gaza. Israeli pogroms in the West Bank are once more disrupting the annual olive harvest. Israel has killed at least 74,370 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Yousef Mawry, Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al

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5:33

Brief: US sending more troops to Middle East even as...

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2026/10/04

This week: 368 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,439 Palestinians in Gaza. The US is sending more soldiers and ships to the Middle East. The US has completely withdrawn its military from Iraq. Gaza held another mass funeral. Israel has killed at least 74,040 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Tanya Noury (@tanyanoury), Al Jazeera Correspondent Mahmoud Abdelwahed, Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent

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6:04

Brief: Trump rejects Iran's proposal, why doesn't...

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2026/09/27

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

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5:56

Brief: Iran's conditions for peace with US, what is...

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2026/09/20

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

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5:28

Brief: Israel kills family in Gaza, why did Houthis...

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2026/09/13

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

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6:20

Brief: Iran retaliates after US sinks ships, Israeli...

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2026/09/06

This week: 340 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,344 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran and the US continued strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. An Israeli minister called for Palestinians to be ethnically cleansed from Gaza. The US ambassador to Israel visited the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,651 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Sinem Koseoglu (@sinemkoseoglu), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim

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6:24

Brief: Israeli pogroms continue in West Bank, more...

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2026/08/30

This week: 333 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,313 Palestinians in Gaza. The UN discussed the plan for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Israeli pogroms continued in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,449 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Gabriel Elizondo, Al Jazeera Correspondent Nargess Mouballeghi, Al Jazeera Journalist Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:

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5:44

Brief: No change in Gaza after Kushner meeting, will...

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2026/08/23

This week: 326 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,285 Palestinians in Gaza. A US envoy met with Hamas' leadership. Israeli settlers continue to terrorize Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israel is threatening escalation in southern Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 73,391 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Ali Hashem (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera

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6:07

Brief: Settler siege of Palestinian home continues,...

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2026/08/16

This week: 319 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,260 Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli settlers continued their siege of a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire process in Gaza remains stalled. Israeli attacks killed 11 in Lebanon on Saturday. Israel has killed at least 73,391 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Nour Odeh (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hind Khoudary (@hindkhoudary), Al Jazeera Correspondent Ali Hashem

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5:45

Brief: Israel escalates in Lebanon after soldiers...

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2026/08/09

This week: 312 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,254 Palestinians in Gaza. A mass funeral was held in Gaza. Israel raided Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This

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4:28

Brief: As Israel continues striking Gaza, will Hamas...

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2026/08/02

This week: 305 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,222 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza as Israel continued its strikes there. Israel has killed at least 73,349 in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim Al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan

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5:36

Brief: US pauses Iran strikes, Israel continues...

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2026/07/26

This week: 298 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,191 Palestinians in Gaza. The US paused its attacks on Iran. Israel continued to strike Gaza. Israeli settlers and soldiers carried out attacks in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Rosiland Jordan (@RosJordan), Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent Nour Odeh (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera

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6:36

Brief: US strikes Iran for 8th straight night, Iran...

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2026/07/19

This week: 291 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,100 Palestinians in Gaza. The US continued to strike Iran, killing at least 50 Iranians in the past two weeks. Iranian strikes killed two US soldiers in Jordan. Israel continued striking Gaza and once more expanded the area it occupies there. Israel has killed at least 73,250 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent Heidi Zhou-Castro (@HeidiZhouCastro), Al Jazeera

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5:10

Brief: US attacks Iran again, Hamas dissolves...

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2026/07/12

This week: 284 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza. The US attacked Iran multiple times. Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas dissolved its government there. Israel has killed at least 73,221 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili/), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hani Mahmoud, Al

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6:58

Brief: Iran holds funeral processions for late...

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2026/07/05

This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent

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27:40

The path from Gaza to Trump's return

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2026/06/30

What happened inside the White House after October 7, 2023 changed the course of Israel’s war on Gaza and reshaped the Democratic Party. After three primary elections that could indicate the future of the Democratic base, a new book by Akbar Shahid Ahmed reveals the inside story of how the US administration never wavered on its support of Israel and planted roots for the return of Donald Trump. In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed (@AkbarSAhmed), Journalist and Author of ‘Crossing the

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20:29

Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline

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2026/06/29

Mehdi Hasan has had a front seat to US and UK politics for decades. With the UK facing yet another change in prime minister a decade after Brexit, and the US looking ahead to its next vote with the midterm elections in November, we get his take on this moment and why independent journalism is needed more than ever. In this episode: Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan), Editor-in-Chief, Zeteo Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Alexandra Locke, with Tamara Khandaker, Spencer

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7:13

Brief: Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US...

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2026/06/28

This week: 270 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1038 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. Israel and Lebanon agree on new framework. Iran needs hundreds of billions for reconstruction. Israel has killed at least 73,051 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Resul Serdar, (@ResulSerdarAtas), Al Jazeera Correspondent Mohamed Vall, Al Jazeera Journalist Rob McBride, Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo),

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