France is leading a push to recognise a Palestinian state and is convening a summit on the issue. Photo: AP PHOTO

France and Saudi Arabia will convene dozens of world leaders to rally support for a two-state solution, with several of them expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state - a move that could draw harsh Israeli and US responses.

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While the summit could boost the morale of Palestinians, it is not expected to deliver change on the ground, where the most far-right government in Israel's history has declared there will be no Palestinian state as it pushes on with its war

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