Editor's Pick

Will the US president pressure Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza?

Wednesday, October 23, 2024  
Israel's restrictions on international journalists have allowed the military to carry out its genocide in Gaza with impunity for more than a year.

Politicians in the US are finally questioning that.

Weeks before Americans elect a new president, dozens of Democrats from the House of Representatives have written to Joe Biden.

They want him to intervene and push Israel for 'unrestricted, independent media access to Gaza'.

Will the US president act?

And how will this play out in campaigning ahead of the November 5 election?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra

Guests:

Laura Albast -- Fellow, Institute for Palestine Studies

Tim Dawson -- Deputy Secretary General, International Federation of Journalists

Ashish Prashar -- US political strategist and former adviser to Middle East peace envoy Tony Blair

What is next for Hamas in Gaza?

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh were killed by Israel, leaving the group to debate a successor. And, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, questions remain about what lies ahead for Gaza’s leadership and its people.

In this episode:

    Diana Buttu, Lawyer and Al-Shabaka Board Member

What is behind the Canada-India fallout?

Monday, October 21, 2024
Assassination claims, diplomatic expulsions, and mounting tensions: Canada accuses India of orchestrating the killing of a Sikh activist on its soil, igniting a diplomatic standoff. With both nations at odds, the Sikh community is caught in the middle. How are they navigating this, and what does the blame game mean for their future and security?

In this episode:

    Jaskaran Sandhu, World Sikh Organization

Genocide unfolding: 640 Palestinians killed in north Gaza in 17 days

Monday, October 21, 2024  
Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in north Gaza since it laid siege to the area 17 days ago, 33 of them since dawn on Monday, medical sources have told Al Jazeera.

In Gaza, civilians face unimaginable hardship amid ongoing conflict. Children carry injured siblings on foot, struggling to survive. War-torn streets leave them exhausted, vulnerable, and reliant on strangers for help. In the south, drone strikes target makeshift shelters, killing displaced civilians. Families mourn innocent lives lost in supposed "safe zones." Nowhere in Gaza is safe, especially in the north, where Israeli forces intensify their offensive. Civilians are forced to flee under the threat of death, with hospitals overwhelmed and the war showing no signs of ending.

Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports.

Why is the US leading calls for political change in Lebanon?

Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
Lebanon is again under attack as Israel wages war against the country's dominant political and military force - Hezbollah.

Although its primary target is the armed group, Israel's attacks have been indiscriminate, killing civilians and medical workers just as it has done in Gaza.

But the conflict is also bringing pressure to change Lebanon's fragmented political system.

So who is looking for this political change - and what might it mean?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra.
Guests:
Hala Jaber, journalist and author of books on Iraq and Lebanon including 'Hezbollah: Born with a Vengeance'.
Nadim Houry, Executive Director at Arab Reform Initiative and former director of Human Rights Watch.
David Wood, Senior Analyst with International Crisis Group in Beirut.

Israel’s recent attacks shows it infiltrated Hezbollah : Marwan Bishara

Saturday, Oct 5, 2024  
Al Jazeera’s political analyst Marwan Bishara says Hezbollah losing contact with its leader Hashem Safieddine shows that Israel is able to "deliver one blow after another" to the group.

"It is also significant that it proves there is an intelligence breach when it comes to Hezbollah, allowing Israel to locate and attack one leader after another," Marwan Bishara said.

"From the rigging and detonating of communication devices and the assassination of one Hezbollah leader to another, all the way to Hassan Nasrallah and now apparently his successor, underlines that either Israel is getting help or it has infiltrated Hezbollah in various ways digitally, electronically or perhaps with human resources," Marwan Bishara added.

Houthis’ Response is Part of the Israel-Hamas Proxy Conflict: Burak Sakir

Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
Since November, Yemen's Houthis have intensified their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, citing solidarity with Palestinians against Israeli aggression.

This critical maritime route, which handles 30% of global container traffic and 10% of oil traffic, faces unprecedented disruption.

The Houthis have launched over 80 missile and drone attacks, severely impacting traffic and Suez Canal revenues.

Hezbollah is an Idea You Cannot Wipe Out: Sami Nader

Saturday, Oct 5, 2024
In this in-depth analysis, we explore Israel's recent campaign of high-profile assassinations in Lebanon, targeting senior members of Hezbollah and Hamas.

From the killing of Saleh al-Arouri to the recent death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, we examine the impact of these strikes on regional stability.

Sami Nader, director of the Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs, offers expert insights on Hezbollah's origins, Israel's historical challenges in Lebanon, and the long-term implications of these targeted killings.

How far will the US let Israel go?

Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 | The Take
What’s going on behind the scenes in the Biden administration as violence escalates further in the Middle East? In response to the recent assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Iran sent nearly 200 missiles into Israel, most of which were intercepted. The US has stayed the course with ironclad support for Israel – so how far will Israel go?

In this episode:

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent at HuffPost

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Ashish Malhotra with Phillip Lanos, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

Phase of unilateral self-restraint has ended, Iran tells US in indirect message: Official

Thursday, Oct 3, 2024  
An Iranian source has told Al Jazeera that Iran has sent a message to the United States, via Qatar, addressing the rising regional tensions.

In the message, Tehran told Washington that "the phase of unilateral self-restraint has ended."

It also said any Israeli attack would meet an "unconventional response" that includes targeting Israeli infrastructure.

The indirect message also emphasised that Iran does not want a regional war, the official said.

Elijah Magnier is a military and security analyst. He joins us here in Doha to discuss this.