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We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday 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 Gaza 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 hosted and mixed by David Enders, in for 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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