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Former U.S. President Donald Trump succinctly rejected the notion that Israel should compromise with Hamas. He warns that rewarding Hamas with peace negotiations would only embolden terrorism. Trump emphasizes that the primary leverage point remains with Hamas—hostages and terror infrastructure—that must be addressed diligently.
Meanwhile, leaders like Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and others have spoken of recognition and “when” rather than “if” regarding Palestinian statehood. Such positions dangerously blur the lines between supporting peace and legitimizing terrorism. Recognizing a Palestinian state today, amid ongoing hostilities and Hamas’s control, risks legitimizing a de facto terrorist enclave.