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Greg Sheridan, Australia's foreign editor, contextualizes this hesitancy within the broader landscape of domestic politics. He suggests that Albanese’s reluctance is driven by internal political management, particularly balancing the Labor Party's left flank and avoiding conflicts with the recent U.S. administration. Sheridan emphasizes that recognizing Palestine prematurely would be counterproductive, citing Prime Minister Albanese’s recent interview where he articulated valid concerns about the risks involved—such as destabilizing the Israel-Palestine peace process and empowering extremist groups like Hamas.