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The panelists highlighted Albanese’s apparent naivety and argued that this move plays directly into the narrative of terrorist groups seeking legitimacy and propaganda leverage. They noted that on university campuses and public demonstrations, Palestinian activists openly declare their goal of eliminating Israel entirely, extending beyond a two-state solution to a one-state maximalist ambition. Such sentiments render the Australian government’s recognition not just a diplomatic act but also a potential catalyst for escalation.