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Krikus criticized this development, asserting that Hamas's positive reaction underscores how misguided international policies are when they seemingly reward terrorist organizations. He argued that Hamas is particularly pleased because these diplomatic gestures embolden their agenda to dominate Palestinian society through elections and influence. According to Krikus, Hamas perceives such support from democratic nations as validation for its extremism and jihadist tactics, leading the terror group to believe they are on the path to victory.
He warned that Hamas would likely campaign on its militant actions and that, without concerted efforts to curb their influence, they could potentially win electoral dominance, further entrenching their control.