Middle East policy experts are sounding alarms over the recent wave of countries recognizing Palestinian statehood, with one analyst calling it “a HUGE reward for Hamas” that “defies good sense.” The comment reflects growing concern among critics who argue that legitimizing a Palestinian state in the wake of the October 7 attacks sends the wrong message to terrorist groups and undermines efforts to isolate Hamas politically

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