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Opposition figures and security experts have called for a reassessment of the decision. The coalition has indicated that they would revoke the recognition if they were in government, emphasizing that giving legitimacy to Hamas and similar groups is morally and strategically wrong. They argue that, if a terrorist organization cheers on a government policy, it indicates a fundamental flaw that needs correction.
However, there is widespread concern that the current government lacks the political courage to reverse the decision, which could have long-lasting repercussions. The move has exposed divisions in Australian foreign policy and questions about the government's understanding of complex Middle Eastern dynamics.