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In a separate discussion, political leaders addressed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Palestinian politics and Hamas's involvement. Recent polling indicates that only about 15% of Palestinians in occupied territories support Hamas, yet satisfaction with Hamas's performance remains high at approximately 60%.
The Australian government has explicitly stated that Hamas cannot have a role in shaping Palestine's future, emphasizing that they will be excluded from any future Palestinian state negotiations or representations.