'Emboldening a terror group' — the opposition says the prime minister should hang his head in shame after reports Hamas praised his decision to recognise Palestinian statehood.The government has defended the decision, reiterating that Hamas would have no place in an independent Palestinian state.
In a statement to the ABC, Hamas has welcomed Australia's decision to recognise Palestine, saying it has come better late than never.
The debate carries on as Gaza City comes under intense strikes ahead of a planned Israeli takeover.
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