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Taylor was quick to condemn the Australian government's recognition of Palestine, which he argued rewards Hamas—the Islamist terrorist organization responsible for October 7th atrocities. He pointed out that this move was not just a diplomatic misstep but a moral failure, equating it with an endorsement of terrorism.
"It’s extraordinary that a co-founder of Hamas has praised the government’s decision," Taylor stated. He emphasized that such recognition undermines efforts towards peace, especially since key preconditions—like a peace agreement, the release of hostages, demilitarization of Hamas, and assurances of non-involvement in future Palestinian governance—are currently unmet.