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A core component of Kelly’s stance is the importance of conditions—specifically, that Hamas must be disarmed, and hostages must be released before any recognition occurs. These conditions are seen as essential to ensuring that a prospective Palestinian state does not become another failed or volatile entity, akin to some of the turbulent situations seen across the Middle East and North Africa.
Kelly asserts that recognition should be tied to tangible outcomes, including the eradication of Hamas and the implementation of a reliable peace agreement that guarantees Israel’s security. Only after these security concerns are addressed can recognition be responsibly pursued, contributing to a genuine two-state solution.