World summit to meet on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state

France and Saudi Arabia will convene dozens of world leaders on Monday 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. Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, said Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, describing the event as a “circus”. “We don't think it's helpful. We think it's actually rewarding terrorism,” he told reporters on Thursday. Israel is considering annexing part of the occupied West Bank as a possible response as well as specific bilateral measures against Paris, Israeli officials have said. The US administration has also warned of possible consequences for those who take measures against Israel,...