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A key point of discussion was the status of Hamas, which the government regards as a terrorist organization. Both the prime minister and foreign minister have emphasized that Hamas’s continued control over Gaza precludes any recognition of Palestinian statehood in the near term. Albanese also highlighted issues within the Palestinian territories, such as corruption, nepotism, and human rights abuses in the West Bank, arguing that recognition must follow progress on governance and human rights.