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April 17, 2025
World

Qatari Official Briefly Endorses Hamas, Retracts Post.

PULSE POINTS:

❓What Happened: Qatari deputy prime minister Sa’oud bin Abd Al-Rahman Al Thani posted on social media expressing support for Hamas, then deleted the posts, sparking renewed allegations regarding the country’s role in financing Islamist terrorist organizations like Hamas. Additionally, the social media posts have call into question Qatar’s role in ongoing Middle East peace efforts.

👥 Who’s Involved: Sa’oud bin Abd Al-Rahman Al Thani, Qatari deputy prime minister; Hamas leaders; Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser; Qatari foreign ministry; Al Jazeera.

📍 Where & When: Qatar, posts made and deleted during the week of April 14, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “We Are all Hamas… Oh Al-Quds, revolt and commemorate Al-Qassam!” — Sa’oud bin Abd Al-Rahman Al Thani.

⚠️ Impact: The social media messages are raising concerns about Qatar’s role in Middle East peace efforts and its material support for several Islamist terrorist groups.

IN FULL:

Earlier this week, Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Sa’oud bin Abd Al-Rahman Al Thani reportedly posted and then swiftly deleted a series of social media messages expressing support for the Hamas terrorist group. The incident has reignited discussions about Qatar’s role in Middle Eastern peace efforts.

According to reports, Al Thani’s posts on X (formerly Twitter) included declarations such as “We Are all Hamas… Oh Al-Quds, revolt and commemorate Al-Qassam!” The social media posts align with a history of similar sentiments from Al Thani, who has previously criticized Israel and the United States. Notably, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has documented Al Thani’s past support for Hamas and calls for Qatar to increase its influence on U.S. decision-makers.

Qatar’s foreign ministry issued a statement following the October 7, 2023 terror raid in Israel by Hamas, blaming Israel for the escalation. Al Jazeera, a news network funded by the Qatari government, broadcast messages from Hamas leadership, including military calls to arms and declarations of triumph.

The Middle Eastern country held considerable influence under the Biden government, with former President Joe Biden’s brother, Jim Biden, alleged to have numerous business relationships with Qatari government representatives.

Additionally, Qatar has come under scrutiny in the United States over its lavish funding of American academic and media institutions, with conservative media network Newsmax reportedly pursuing a $50 million investment from a member of the country’s royal family.

Image via Fars Media Corporation.

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Border Invasion
January 29, 2025
William Upton
Economy
Immigration

Far-Left Journo Admits ‘No Country’ Can Deal With ‘An Influx of Millions’ of Migrants.

Far-left Al Jazeera journalist Julia Galiano unwittingly admits that no country can adequately deal with the negative consequences of mass immigration while defending Mexico’s resistance to accepting illegal immigrants being mass deported by U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Galiano—who reports from Cuba under its authoritarian and anti-American communist regime—contends Mexico is unable to cope with the economic and societal impact the sudden influx of deportees will have.

“Mexico cannot cope—I’m not sure any country can—but Mexico can’t cope with, like, a sudden influx of millions of people. I mean, as much as [Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum] wants to ’embrace’ them—to use her word—when they come back and make them feel welcome,” Galiano said on The Take, a daily news podcast hosted by Al Jazeera. “It all sounds very nice when you’re listening to it. But the reality of that is just completely unsustainable.”

BUSTING BUDGETS & SUPPRESSING WAGES.

While Galiano intended her remarks as a criticism of President Trump’s mass deportation policies and their impact on Mexico, she unintentionally echoed the very argument behind his White House’s massive immigration crackdown. Under former President Joe Biden, millions of illegal immigrants were allowed to enter the United States through the abuse of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), federal immigration parole programs, and lack of border enforcement. The influx of illegal immigrants placed unprecedented strain on federal, state, and local resources, while also fueling a spike in violent gang-related crime.

“A lot of these people have lived in the U.S. for decades. They have lives there, they have families; they’re good standing citizens,” Galiano bizarrely claims regarding those being removed through Trump’s immigration enforcement actions. In fact, no U.S. citizens are being deported to Mexico—only those who unlawfully reside in the country.

Galiano goes on to acknowledge that much of the mass immigration into the U.S. is economically driven, with individuals risking the journey to find higher-paying jobs. The National Pulse has previously reported that mass immigration depresses American wages, with most immigrants being paid less than native-born workers despite making more than they would in their home countries.

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Far-left Al Jazeera journalist Julia Galiano unwittingly admits that no country can adequately deal with the negative consequences of mass immigration while defending Mexico's resistance to accepting illegal immigrants being mass deported by U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Galiano—who reports from Cuba under its authoritarian and anti-American communist regime—contends Mexico is unable to cope with the economic and societal impact the sudden influx of deportees will have. show more
January 4, 2025
Media
World

The Palestinians Are Fighting Amongst Each Other Again.

The Palestinian Authority has halted Qatari-owned Al Jazeera broadcasts in parts of the West Bank, accusing the channel of incitement and bias. Al Jazeera, known for a pro-Palestinian slant, condemned the move, claiming it is an attempt to suppress information about events in the territories. The closure follows coverage of a security crackdown in Jenin, where at least 11 people have died.

Al Jazeera, already barred in Israel, faced enforcement actions in Ramallah, marking the second such incident in recent months. Video footage showed a uniformed officer delivering closure orders to Al Jazeera staff.

The Fatah-led Palestinian Authority, which holds no power in Gaza, has accused Al Jazeera of sowing discord within the region. The Authority, cooperating with Israeli security, faces declining public support, particularly in Jenin, a stronghold for armed factions.

Security operations in Jenin have intensified since December, with battles against groups linked to Islamic Jihad and Hamas. Analysts suggest the Palestinian Authority seeks to reassert control and demonstrate its strategic significance to international stakeholders, including the future U.S. administration.

The crackdown on Al Jazeera follows Israel’s similar actions. The Israeli parliament previously voted to close the broadcaster, citing national security concerns.

Qatar owns not only Al Jazeera but also several other major outlets, including AJ+. The Qataris have spent billions of dollars advocating for groups like Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hezbollah over the years.

The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief, Raheem Kassam, has previously spoken on Qatari media influence in the U.S., noting how Al Jazeera pushed far-left viewpoints supporting activists like Black Lives Matter (BLM).

Image by Joi Ito.

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The Palestinian Authority has halted Qatari-owned Al Jazeera broadcasts in parts of the West Bank, accusing the channel of incitement and bias. Al Jazeera, known for a pro-Palestinian slant, condemned the move, claiming it is an attempt to suppress information about events in the territories. The closure follows coverage of a security crackdown in Jenin, where at least 11 people have died. show more
September 11, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Election 2024
Media
World

Foreign Media Spins Hard for Harris Post-Debate, But Israel Stance Spells Trouble.

Foreign media outlets are spinning hard for Kamala Harris following her debate against Donald Trump on Tuesday, feeding a narrative that she “got under his skin” and rubbishing his remarks about Haitian migrants killing pets in Ohio—an emphasis that could come back to haunt them if the allegations are substantiated. However, many conceded ABC News skewed the debate and that Harris did not outline a clear vision. There are also signs her pro-Israel remarks alienated Muslim voters key to winning swing states such as Michigan.

MOTHER COUNTRY. 

Britain’s Telegraph, a notionally right-wing broadsheet, damned Harris with faint praise, with U.S. editor Tony Diver claiming she “made [Trump] look ridiculous” but “gave woolly and unclear answers on questions about the economy, and could not convincingly shrug off accusations from both Trump and the moderator that she has abandoned many of her beliefs in favour of the pursuit of power.”

Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley, who has long advocated for censoring Trump online, described the debate as a case of “he was crazy and she was insufferable,” giving a “narrow win” to the former president overall.

Telegraph readers gave Harris a slight edge, at 56 percent, but—like Stanley—suggested the ABC moderators tipped the scales in favor of the Vice President. “[T]he moderators were doing the debating for Harris,” said one.

The Daily Mail commissioned a poll of 800 independents, with 49 percent saying Harris won the debate against 43 percent who gave the nod to Trump. However, Harris only gained two points in terms of voting intention, rising from 36 percent to 38 percent. Trump also rose, from 44 percent to 45 percent.

‘SUPPORTING GENOCIDE.’

Qatar-owned Al Jazeera interviewed a number of “experts” post-debate. Predictably, none of the mostly left-leaning observers gave a clear advantage to Trump, but support for Harris was not effusive. Barbara Perry of the University of Virginia merely said, “At the very least, she didn’t put [undecided, moderate] voters off or make any disqualifying gaffes.”

However, in a sign of trouble for Harris in swing states, she received criticism for her stance on the Israel-Hamas war. “Vice President Harris has been pretty clear in previous statements, as she was tonight, that she will continue Biden’s policy of unconditional military and financial support for Israel’s war on Gaza,” said Reem Abuelhaj, of the No Ceasefire No Vote organization, referencing voters who feel “unable to cast their ballot for a candidate who is actively supporting genocide.”

DOWN UNDER.

SBS News, owned by the Australian state, said Harris won the debate—citing a CNN poll—and insisted, like many media outlets, that the Vice President got “under Trump’s skin.” However, the state media organ could not help but betray its clear bias, asserting Trump has “spent weeks insulting [Harris] with racist and sexist attacks.”

Sky News Australia, which leans right, stressed the bias of the ABC moderators. “I didn’t know whether I was watching Trump versus Kamala Harris or if I was watching Trump versus the ABC and Kamala Harris,” said one host. “Every single time they could, they gave her an assist.”

DO-OVER. 

While many foreign media outlets claim the Harris camp expressing its willingness to do a second debate in October shows they are confident she won on Tuesday, Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, believes it shows they want a do-over.

Previously, ABC—which has a 100 percent positive spin score for Harris—was the only venue the Vice President’s team was willing to accept for a debate, with Fox News and even NBC rejected.

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Foreign media outlets are spinning hard for Kamala Harris following her debate against Donald Trump on Tuesday, feeding a narrative that she "got under his skin" and rubbishing his remarks about Haitian migrants killing pets in Ohio—an emphasis that could come back to haunt them if the allegations are substantiated. However, many conceded ABC News skewed the debate and that Harris did not outline a clear vision. There are also signs her pro-Israel remarks alienated Muslim voters key to winning swing states such as Michigan. show more
September 5, 2024
William Upton
Media
NatSec
Politics

FLASHBACK: Kassam Explains How Foreign Cash Influences U.S. Media and Politics.

While much is being made of the Biden Department of Justice’s (DOJ) indictment of two Russian nationals for allegedly enlisting a U.S. company and social media influencers to push pro-Russia propaganda on YouTube, corporate media has remained silent on far more complex and concerning foreign influence operations. The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief, Raheem Kassam, revealed five years ago in a video for Prager University that one of the most far-reaching foreign influence schemes has operated openly as a social media endeavor in the U.S. and continues to do so.

Owned by the Al Jazeera news network, AJ+ is funded by the Persian Gulf state of Qatar. Despite its deep foreign connections, the organization has received minimal scrutiny from the DOJ. However, multiple Members of Congress— including former Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY)—have raised the issue over the years.

TERRORIST TIES.

“AJ+ is bankrolled by the government of Qatar,” Kassam explains, continuing: “[Qatar] is a tiny Persian Gulf state with lots of oil money, billions of dollars they’re not afraid to spend causes they believe in. Causes like the terror group Hamas, which runs the Gaza Strip.”

Kassam goes on to note that aside from Hamas, Qatar also funds the Muslim Brotherhood, al Qaeda, and Hezbollah. The Persian Gulf state promotes the interests of its terror clients through its funding of the Arab news network Al Jazeera. The network rolled out AJ+ following its failed 2013 attempt to launch a U.S. news network after purchasing a media company from former Vice President Al Gore.

FOREIGN INFLUENCE.

Under the AJ+ banner, Al Jazeera and Qatar target American youth, pushing far-left messaging in an effort to sow division and influence U.S. politics and elections. “The young and hip presenters at AJ+ depict America as racist through-and-through, past-and-present,” Kassas states, adding: “Black Lives Matter has no greater media ally than AJ+. Nor do avowed socialists, like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.”

While Qatar has primarily operated its foreign influence scheme through AJ+, the Persian Gulf state has also used other intermediaries, including former MSNBC host Mehdi Hassan, who now works for Al Jazeera. Additionally, Qatar has reportedly made a large investment in Newsmax through a member of its royal family.

The National Pulse reported in April this year that Joe Biden‘s brother, Jim Biden, also has concerning ties to Qatar—partnering with business interests controlled by the Persian Gulf state.

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While much is being made of the Biden Department of Justice's (DOJ) indictment of two Russian nationals for allegedly enlisting a U.S. company and social media influencers to push pro-Russia propaganda on YouTube, corporate media has remained silent on far more complex and concerning foreign influence operations. The National Pulse's Editor-in-Chief, Raheem Kassam, revealed five years ago in a video for Prager University that one of the most far-reaching foreign influence schemes has operated openly as a social media endeavor in the U.S. and continues to do so. show more
July 30, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Media

Qatar-Backed Mullah Mehdi Demands Kamala Pick This Governor as Running Mate.

Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan, fired from the network for amplifying anti-Israel content in the wake of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, is demanding Kamala Harris tap Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Hasan, crediting Walz with starting the “weird” line of attack against former President Donald J. Trump and his vice presidential nominee, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), says he now describes himself as “Walz-pilled.”

“I’ll be honest: last month, I would have struggled to pick Walz out of a lineup,” the former MSNBC host—who now works for the Qatari-funded Al Jazeera network—writes. Walz, 60, is a relatively non-descript white Midwest governor who some in the Democratic Party see as a potential salve for voters regarding Harris’s far-left politics.

While Walz may check several demographic boxes sought by the Harris campaign—namely that he’s white—the Minnesota governor isn’t a Midwest moderate by Hasan‘s own admission. “He has an army of new fans across the liberal-left: from former Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign co-chair Nina Turner, to one-time Democratic congressman Beto O’Rourke, to gun-control activist David Hogg,” he writes.

“Walz also comes with less political baggage than his two main rivals and is, therefore, much less likely to divide the party,” argues Hasan, whose own baggage includes leaked sermons denigrating non-Muslims as “cattle” who “live their lives as animals.”

“Democrats can have Tim Walz on the ticket, who called the anti-war, pro-Palestinian ‘uncommitted’ movement ‘civically engaged’ and praised them for ‘asking for a change in course’ and ‘for more pressure to be put on’ the White House, or they can have Josh Shapiro, who called for a crackdown on anti-war, pro-Palestinian college protesters and even compared them to the KKK.”

Shaprio, the Democrat Governor of Pennsylvania, is Jewish.

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Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan, fired from the network for amplifying anti-Israel content in the wake of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks, is demanding Kamala Harris tap Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Hasan, crediting Walz with starting the "weird" line of attack against former President Donald J. Trump and his vice presidential nominee, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), says he now describes himself as "Walz-pilled." show more
July 25, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Media

ICYMI: Fired MSNBC Host Mehdi Hasan Returning to Qatari Payroll.

Mehdi Hasan, the MSNBC host fired by the leftist network while amplifying anti-Israel content in the wake of the October 7 terror attack against the Jewish State, is returning to Al Jazeera. The news network is owned by Qatar, where an absolute monarch rules according to the precepts of Islamic Sharia law.

The British-born Muslim’s willingness to work for the Qatari dictatorship starkly contrasts his attitude towards Britain’s constitutional monarchy. After his firing at MSNBC, he bragged in an interview about avoiding singing the British national anthem as a youth due to “issue[s] with the Royal Family.”

“Being able to debate, respectfully but robustly, is at the core of my journalism and Al Jazeera has always provided a space and home for this kind of work,” said Hasan, per an Al Jazeera press release.

“I’m looking forward to being back in the ‘Head to Head’ interviewer chair after four years away, on a network that has always allowed me to ask the tough questions.”

His revived ‘Head to Head’ show will be filmed in London, England, and air from August until November—when the U.S. election takes place.

Al Jazeera is banned in states including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), partly due to allegations Qatar sponsors international terrorism.

Despite presenting as a left-wing progressive, Hasan, who holds U.S. citizenship, has a history of expressing extreme religious views. These include a belief that non-Muslims are “cattle” who “live their lives as animals,” exposed in leaked recordings of sermons he preached in Britain.

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Mehdi Hasan, the MSNBC host fired by the leftist network while amplifying anti-Israel content in the wake of the October 7 terror attack against the Jewish State, is returning to Al Jazeera. The news network is owned by Qatar, where an absolute monarch rules according to the precepts of Islamic Sharia law. show more