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One of the most complex issues discussed is what a future Palestinian state would look like. Patterson admits the lack of a clear vision or plan, pointing out that the Palestinian leadership has yet to articulate concrete governance structures, electoral processes, or mechanisms to prevent Hamas from asserting dominance.
He raises concerns about how security, law enforcement, and peace guarantees would function—especially given Hamas’s explicit commitment to Israel’s destruction. The question of whether Hamas would participate in any future government or be effectively sidelined remains unresolved, with Patterson criticizing the vague and inconsistent statements from the Australian government.