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Palestine declares official mourning, orders flags flown at half-mast following passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani

Published: 12 Jul 2026 - 09:19 pm | Last Updated: 12 Jul 2026 - 09:55 pm
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Ramallah: The Palestinian Presidency declared Sunday a three-day mourning period in the State of Palestine, starting Monday, following the passing of the late Father Amir of the State of Qatar HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

The Presidency also decided to lower flags hoisted at official headquarters and institutions to half-staff. 

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