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The Prime Minister claimed that Hamas would oppose this recognition, but critics dismiss this as naive, pointing to a statement from Hamas itself praising Australia's decision. Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas, publicly welcomed the recognition, calling it a step toward justice and self-determination for Palestinians. He also linked the move to the recent escalation of violence, including the October 7th attacks, framing the recognition as a victory for armed resistance.