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One of the critical concerns among international communities is the potential reward or legitimization of Hamas through this process. Critics and leaders alike are wary that endorsing Palestinian statehood could inadvertently empower militant factions involved in ongoing violence. However, Charas and other officials underscored the global consensus that Hamas must be excluded from any future Palestinian leadership.
Prime Minister Carney and Australian Prime Minister Albanese have explicitly stated that any recognition must come with guarantees that Hamas will not be involved in governance or military activities. This stipulation aims to prevent the recognition from becoming a gateway to renewed violence or a reward for terrorist actions.