The Take

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.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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  The US has completely withdrawn its military from Iraq.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.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube