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The conversation closes with reflections on global trends, noting that countries like the UK and France have already moved toward recognizing Palestine. Patterson suggests that momentum is building, but he warns against making decisions based solely on international trends, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding national interests and advancing real, sustainable peace.
He criticizes the idea that Hamas could participate in future governance, arguing that its explicit goal of Israel's destruction disqualifies it from legitimate political engagement under current conditions.