• Brief: Iran holds funeral processions for late Ayatollah. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tested in the south
    Jul 5 2026

    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
    • Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent
    • Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent
    • Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari 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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    7 Min.
  • Brief: US attacks Iran again, Hamas dissolves government in Gaza
    Jul 12 2026

    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. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari 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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    5 Min.
  • Brief: Israeli pogroms continue in West Bank, more children killed in Gaza
    Aug 30 2026

    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. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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    6 Min.
  • Brief: No change in Gaza after Kushner meeting, will Israel escalate in Lebanon?
    Aug 23 2026

    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. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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    6 Min.
  • Brief: Settler siege of Palestinian home continues, Israel kills 11 in Lebanon
    Aug 16 2026

    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. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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    6 Min.
  • Brief: Israel escalates in Lebanon after soldiers killed, mass funeral in Gaza
    Aug 9 2026

     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. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari 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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    6 Min.
  • Another Take: Qatar’s World Cup, from the inside out
    Jun 27 2026

    Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 24, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

    The World Cup is about to head to the Middle East for the first time. Ever since it was announced back in 2010 that the tournament would be held in Qatar, the country has been getting ready to host the world’s biggest sporting event. In this episode, the first in The Take’s coverage of the World Cup, we look at some of the preparations for the tournament, their associated controversies, and a preview of what we might expect after kickoff.

    In this episode:

    • Tony Karon (@TonyKaron), AJ+ Editorial Lead
    • Sohail Malik (@SohailAJE), Al Jazeera Reporter

    Episode credits:

    This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Negin Owliaei, Chloe K. Li, Ruby Zaman, Alexandra Locke, Amy Walters, and our host, Malika Bilal.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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    24 Min.