Australia and New Zealand Rule Out Role for Hamas in Palestinian State

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon said he expects his cabinet to adopt a unified stance on the Israel-Palestinian conflict and indicated that his government does not believe Hamas should play a role in any future Palestinian state. Luxon’s comments followed a similar statement from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who also asserted that there is “no future” for Hamas in Palestinian governance. The coordinated messages from the two leaders highlight growing alignment among Pacific allies on the conditions they see as necessary for a sustainable two-state solution.