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Albanese's misstatement was not just a trivial error but was framed as symptomatic of broader issues with the Prime Minister's engagement with international affairs. The panel criticized Albanese’s apparent lack of awareness regarding regional geopolitics, specifically how Hamas publicly praised his stance, thus aligning Australian policy with a terrorist organization—a move deemed highly inappropriate and alarming. Gazard pointed out that Hamas's praise for Albanese's policies was predictable, as they have previously applauded Western and allied support for Palestinian statehood initiatives.