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He acknowledged the horrific scenes emerging from Gaza, describing them as terrifying and deeply disturbing. Nonetheless, McGorin suggested that current diplomatic efforts, particularly by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, should focus more on applying pressure to regional Middle Eastern countries rather than attempting direct diplomacy with Hamas, which is unlikely to respond to traditional megaphone diplomacy.
While he concurred that the suffering must be addressed urgently, McGorin emphasized that diplomatic engagement should be strategic and tailored. Israel's actions and the regional responses require a nuanced approach, with an understanding that pressing Hamas directly may not be feasible or effective at this stage.