Oh. My. God. Albo comment about what Hamas wants leaves egg all over PM's face: PETER VAN ONSELEN
Undoubtedly the latter includes the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, which has now endorsed Anthony Albanese 's decision-making credentials as Prime Minister. It has welcomed his decision to recognise as a state.
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