The Take

'Darkest days' in history, says a doctor who once worked at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Patients, medical staff, and displaced people were evacuated from the complex following an Israeli military order, according to Palestinian officials. Besieged and raided by Israeli forces for days with no water, food, fuel or medical supplies - Gaza’s largest hospital has turned into a mass grave.

In this episode: 

• Dr. Mads Gilbert (@DrGilbert), Emergency Physician and Activist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Miranda Lin, and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Tim St Clair mixed this episode. 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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We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues.

Updates on Khan Younis in southern Gaza, al-Shifa Hospital’s refugees, raids in the occupied West Bank, and rumors of a deal for Israeli captives.

In this episode:

• Akram al-Sattari, Gaza Journalist
• Zein Basravi (@VirtualZein) Al Jazeera Ramallah Correspondent
• Rory Challands (@rorychallands) Al Jazeera Occupied East Jerusalem Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, and hosted and mixed by David Enders. 

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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We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues.

Updates from al-Shifa Hospital and Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

In this episode:

• Youmna El Sayed (@YoumnaElSayed17) Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent
• Tareq Abu Azzoum, Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent
• Zein Basravi (@VirtualZein) Al Jazeera Ramallah Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, and hosted and mixed by David Enders. 

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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The Sudanese Armed Forces have set up base in east Sudan - with the opposing Rapid Support Forces setting up in the west. With the war escalating, will Sudan be formally divided? And what does that mean for those living in the country already pushed to the brink of disaster? 

In this episode: 

• Kholood Khair (@KholoodKhair), Founding Director at Confluence Advisory

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by David Enders, 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.

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While hundreds of sick and wounded Palestinians are actively seeking shelter at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, Israeli forces have launched a full-scale military raid. We ask what, if anything, is under the hospital, and as global outcry for a ceasefire grows louder, what will it take for the fighting to end? 

In this episode: 

• Zoran Kusovac (@zkusovac), Military Analyst

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Zaina Badr and Amy Walters with our host Kevin Hirten, in for 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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Following the events of October 7, thousands of Palestinians who were from Gaza and working in Israel were suddenly labeled illegal and detained without charge. They’ve relayed stories of abuse and beatings. In two cases, the workers died in prison. Many of them have now been released back into Gaza but are left wondering what lies ahead.

In this episode: 

• Tania Hary (@taniahary), Executive Director of Gisha - Legal Center for Freedom of Movement

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Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Sarí el-Khalili 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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Activists in the United States got a tip that a US military cargo ship was transporting arms to Israel and tried to stop it. As US President Joe Biden proposes $14.3 billion to Israel we hear from protesters putting their lives on the line trying to block the military assistance.

In this episode: 

• Mohamed Shehk (@AROCBayArea), Organizer with AROC and National Campaigns Director for Critical Resistance 
• Sarah Yager (@YagerSarahH), Washington Director at Human Rights Watch

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, 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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Four million Afghans seeking refuge in Pakistan have been caught up in a government crackdown on immigration. What choices are left for those being forced to leave?

In this episode: 

• Abid Hussain (@abidhussayn), Al Jazeera Digital Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat 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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We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues.

In this episode:

Updates from Al Shifa Hospital and Gaza City, the Occupied West Bank, Lebanon, the US and Tel Aviv.

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, with our guest host Kevin Hirten. 

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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We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues.

In this episode:

Updates from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, with our guest host Kevin Hirten. 

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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