Most Western countries now withhold recognition until negotiations between Israel and Palestine are finalised and result in the two-state solution, but the US, UK, Spain and Ireland have put it on the international agenda for consideration after the war with Hamas in Gaza. Senator Wong indicated recognition would hinge on several considerations, including terror group Hamas releasing the remaining Israeli hostages and having no role in Gaza’s governance, and reform of the Palestinian Authority. While Mr Dutton labelled the speech the most “reckless” act by an Australian foreign minister in his 22 years in parliament, The Australian Financial Review has...