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Tens of thousands of US citizens are among the 700,000 Jewish residents of illegal settlements in the Occupied West Bank. With settler violence against Palestinian residents surging since October 7, prompting sanctions and condemnation from more than a dozen countries, we look at the role of dual nationals. 

In this episode: 


Hind Hassan (@HindHassanNews), International Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and Tamara Khandaker with our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Palestinians in north and south Gaza were fleeing increased Israeli bombardment. The US stopped delivery of some munitions to Israel. Another mass grave has been uncovered. It is day 219 of the war. More than 35,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.

In this episode:


Akram Al Satarri, Journalist in Gaza
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@TareqAzzom), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Patty Culhane, (@PattyCulhane), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hamdah Salhut, (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This originally aired on May 11, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. 

In November 2022, six months after Shireen Abu Akleh was killed, the FBI launched an investigation, but until now, it’s unclear where the probe stands. So what happened to that investigation, and will there ever be justice for Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing?

In this episode: 


Ali Harb, (@harbpeace) Al Jazeera Journalist
Rania Zabaneh (@RZabaneh), Al Jazeera Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, Chloe K. Li, Negin Owliaei, Miranda Lin, Sonia Bhagat, Khaled Soltan and our host, Malika Bilal. 

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.

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Usually all quirky music and fun, Eurovision this year has been marked by protests over Israel’s participation during its ongoing war on Gaza. Will it overshadow an event meant to unite?

In this episode: 


Nils Adler (@nilsadler1), Al Jazeera Journalist 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital route for humanitarian aid and potential sanctuary for civilians from a building offensive. What's next for the people stranded there?

In this episode: 


Sara Khairat (@sarakhairat), Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan and 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Student protests are resonating with Palestinians, who face the destruction of nearly all universities in Gaza. Palestinian university presidents signed an open letter saying the protests serve as a “beacon of hope.” We look at what has been lost and what remains.

In this episode: 


Jehad Abusalim (@JehadAbusalim), Executive Director, The Jerusalem Fund
Heigo Parsa, University of Toronto Student 
Jasmine Al-Rawi, (@studentsforpalestinesydneyuni), University of Sydney Student
Sesek Duran, National Autonomous University of Mexico Student 
Sundos Hammad, Right to Education Coordinator, Birzeit University 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube