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Qatar's emir says Palestinian cause remains 'highest priority'

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani made the remarks in an address to Qatar's Shura Council; diplomats will watch for any action behind the words.

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Chip Darnell on Wake Up, America
Published 5:45 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Al Jazeera: “Qatar’s emir says Palestinian cause remains ‘highest priority’”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:45 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Qatar, Palestinian.
BBN covered this story before: IMF forecasts Gulf economies shrinking by double digits (October 13).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis is a BBN special report: Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, addressed the Shura Council this morning.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe said the Palestinian cause remains his country's highest priority, and he stressed how important it is. Al Jazeera has the report.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo what does that mean for folks at home?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Shura Council is Qatar's advisory body, and when the emir speaks there, governments across the region listen for signals.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSignals, yes.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorQatar sits in the middle of Middle East diplomacy, so a speech like this tells everyone where it plans to stand when the next round of talks begins.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe speech itself offered no new announcement in the reporting we have. What to watch is whether any diplomatic move follows the words.