logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
20m 37s

Detained, tortured and banned: Workers f...

Al Jazeera
About this episode

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

This story was suggested to us by a listener to our Instagram account. If you have your own ideas for stories, let us know on X, Facebook or Instagram at @AJEPodcasts. Or send us a voice memo with your name, location and story idea through WhatsApp.

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.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on TwitterInstagram, FacebookThreads and YouTube

Up next
Today
Is direct action for Palestine 'terrorism'? The UK says it is
The UK has outlawed Palestine Action, grouping it with ISIL and al-Qaeda. Supporters of the group now risk up to 14 years in prison, and arrests of protesters opposed to the listing have already begun. What does the decision reveal about the UK’s approach to protest and civil dis ... Show More
20m 40s
Yesterday
What would happen if coral reefs disappeared?
Coral reefs are dying at a record speed, putting a backbone of global food chains at critical risk. More than 80 percent of coral reefs are now hit by mass bleaching. Reefs feed millions, protect coasts and shape economies. What happens when they vanish – and is the world doing e ... Show More
21m 14s
Jul 8
Netanyahu meets Trump: could a Gaza ceasefire deal emerge?
Could Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s third trip to the United States during President Donald Trump's administration mean a ceasefire in Gaza is close at hand? As Netanyahu lands in Washington, DC, for a week of discussions on topics such as Gaza and Iran, what pressu ... Show More
21m 28s
Recommended Episodes
May 2022
Is there Western media bias in the Shireen Abu Akleh coverage?
The killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has brought mainstream media outlets under the spotlight. We look at why mainstream media have been accused of dropping their objectivity, impartiality, and accuracy when they cover stories related to Palestine and Palestinia ... Show More
28m 19s
Nov 2023
But Do You Condemn Hamas!?! Media Bias On Israel 11.14.23
In episode 1581, Jack and Miles are joined by award winning journalist, Aymann Ismail, to discuss…How The Media Has Been Covering The War In Gaza From The Start and more! Intensified Israeli Surveillance Has Put the West Bank on Lockdown Posting Empathy for Gaza Ended One of Her ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2024
Testimonies from Palestinian Prisoners & Israeli Torture Camps
Over the past eight months, Israel has kidnapped or unlawfully “arrested” hundreds of Palestinians. In Gaza, there are disturbing reports of Israeli soldiers kidnapping Palestinians from their homes being shackled, stripped, and forced to endure degrading and inhumane treatment. ... Show More
21m 15s
Feb 2024
Gaza : un défi économique et humanitaire pour l’Egypte
L’Egypte s’enfonce dans la crise alors que les attaques des Houthis perturbent le trafic du canal de Suez. Le tourisme est aussi touché. Dans « La Story », le podcast d’actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et Justine Babin reviennent sur la situation économique et humanitaire en ... Show More
21m 8s
May 2024
Gaza-Krieg: Beginnt jetzt die große Offensive auf Rafah?
Ein Video des Nachrichtensenders Euronews zeigt Szenen vom Montagabend in Rafah, wie man sie aus dem Gazastreifen lange nicht mehr gesehen hat. Tanzende, vor Freude springende junge Männer, die Arme sind nach oben gereckt zum Jubeln. Sie feiern, weil kurz davor eine Nachricht die ... Show More
10m 28s
Feb 2024
Prince William Intervenes in Israel Gaza + Are Farmers Turning Against the Tories?
Today, we look at Prince William’s calls to end the fighting in Israel and Gaza, as the US warn Israel not to invade the city of Rafah. The US has vetoed a resolution at the UN demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after proposing its own draft urging a temporary ceasefire. Pl ... Show More
37m 40s
Jun 2024
Call me Back LIVE - with Michael Rapaport
Share on X: https://rb.gy/un15s6 Today in this special episode, we are releasing the first episode of the Call me Back podcast recorded before a very enthusiastic live audience at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan. Our guest was actor, director and comedian Michael Rapaport. The foc ... Show More
50m 37s
Jun 2024
Hajj: Why over 1,000 Muslim pilgrims have died
Can Saudi Arabia balance tradition with safety as the climate crisis deepens? Nearly 2 million people braved temperatures exceeding 50C to visit the holiest city in Islam this month. At least 1,300 of them died. So what went wrong? And what does the future hold for Hajj, as atten ... Show More
26m 33s