Recognising Palestinian statehood could be the only way to end the cycle of violence in the Middle East and build momentum toward a two-state solution, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says. Senator Wong advanced the prospect on Tuesday, signalling a hardening of Australia’s stance on the conflict in the region where Israel’s war against Hamas militants in Gaza has left up to a million people facing starvation. In a speech at the Australian National University, the minister said a secure and prosperous future for both Israel and Palestinians could only come with a two-state solution. “Recognising a Palestinian state - one...