Australia’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly next month was applauded Wednesday by the Hamas terrorist group, with a top official praising the “courageous” decision made by left-wing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef set out his delight in a statement to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Melbourne Age :

This position reflects political courage and a commitment to the values of justice and the right of peoples to self-determination.

We call on all countries, especially those that believe in freedom and human dignity, to follow Australia’s example and translate their…

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