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2018/10/12
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2026/10/18
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6 min.
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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, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others.
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Brief: Settlers attack Palestinians and diplomats in occupied West Bank, future of UN peacekeeping in Lebanon unclear
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 Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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Brief: One year of Gaza 'ceasefire', will US attack Yemen after Saudi airport strike?
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 Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Brief: US sending more troops to Middle East even as it withdraws from Iraq
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 Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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Brief: Trump rejects Iran's proposal, why doesn't Gaza have wheelchairs?
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 Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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Brief: Iran's conditions for peace with US, what is in new US weapons shipment for Israel?
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 (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Connect with us:
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Brief: Israel kills family in Gaza, why did Houthis launch offensive?
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 Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Connect with us:
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Brief: Iran retaliates after US sinks ships, Israeli minister wants ethnic cleansing in Gaza
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 (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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Brief: Israeli pogroms continue in West Bank, more children killed in Gaza
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:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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Brief: No change in Gaza after Kushner meeting, will Israel escalate in Lebanon?
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 Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Connect with us:
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Brief: Settler siege of Palestinian home continues, Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
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 (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Connect with us:
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Brief: Israel escalates in Lebanon after soldiers killed, mass funeral in Gaza
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 episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
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Brief: As Israel continues striking Gaza, will Hamas disarm?
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 73,305 Palestinians 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. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
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Brief: US pauses Iran strikes, Israel continues attacking Gaza
2026/07/26
This week: 298 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,191 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 73,305 in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
Nida Ibrahim (@RosJordan), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Nour Odeh (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
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Brief: US strikes Iran for 8th straight night, Iran kills US soldiers in Jordan
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 Correspondent Moath al-Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
Connect with us:
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Brief: US attacks Iran again, Hamas dissolves government in Gaza
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 Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Gobks 2026/08/30
Lose the music
I can't get past the mood music playing in the background, it's so annoying I stop listening.
Fallfap 2026/06/01
Sunday review
No boing sound behind a report about displaced Lebanese would be better. Five stars still!
(Mario500) 2026/05/25
A Review of "The Take"
I had found certain parts of this "The Take" to had been interesting, informative, and enjoyable, and certain other parts of it to had been vulgar (or...
TeachingandTravelling 2026/04/23
Educational
Thank you for this podcast! I learn so much, and I only wish I’d started learning from you sooner. The humanity present in these thoughtful conversati...
lalalalalla 2026/04/17
Essential journalism
Thank you for this essential and eye opening coverage
I only wish I found you sooner.
Beck Kinerk 2026/04/17
Crazy Depth in a short time
Tired of listening to American commentators who know nothing talk about the Middle East. So happy I found this pod.
I would love to hear an episode o...
mammal_ 2026/04/12
A weight-bearing news pillar
No news outlet bears AJ's tragic distinction: most journalists killed during past 6 years. Most lives lost in Gaza and Yemen as AJ labored to report g...
Elyseh2004 2026/04/06
Great International Perspective
Truly one of my favorite news podcasts for its diverse, in depth, international stories. Recommend it to your friends and family.
Compassion Curiosity Integrity 2026/04/01
Unbiased, factual, truthful journalism and analysis
AJ is one of the few outlets in the world that does not bow to the U.S. hegemony narrative. If you want to know the state of the world that isn’t filt...
GlennWatson 2026/03/19
Anti Semitic Anti American
This is a biased channel but it is good to see what they think about America and Israel.
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