Brief: Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel draws yellow line in Lebanon

About this episode

The episode discusses ongoing tensions in the Middle East, focusing on the situation in Gaza and recent developments in Israel and Lebanon.

This week: 200 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 773 Palestinians in Gaza. Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel draws yellow line in Lebanon. Palestinian Prisoner Day with 10,000 imprisoned. Israel has killed more than 72,549 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.   In this episode: Ali Hashem (@alihashem), Al Jazeera correspondent Heidi Pett, (@heidipett_) Al Jazeera Correspondent Obaida Hitto, (@obaida.hitto) Al Jazeera Correspondent Dalya Al Masri, (@dalya_masri) Al Jazeera Journalist Nour Odeh, (@nourodeh) 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.   Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on  X ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  YouTube

People in this episode

Guests: Ali Hashem, Heidi Pett, Obaida Hitto, Dalya Al Masri, Nour Odeh

Topics covered

• Middle East conflict
• Gaza
• Israel
• Palestinian prisoners
• Strait of Hormuz
• Lebanon tensions

Keywords

• Gaza conflict
• Israel
• Palestinians
• Lebanon
• Strait of Hormuz
• ceasefire
• Palestinian Prisoner Day

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Al Jazeera

Places: Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz

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