Core Viewpoint - Multiple countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, France, and Monaco, have officially recognized the State of Palestine, bringing the total to 157 out of 193 UN member states, with the US being the only permanent member of the Security Council that has not recognized it [1] Group 1 - French President Macron stated that recognizing the State of Palestine aims to promote peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine, and mentioned plans to establish an embassy in Palestine after the release of hostages and the achievement of a ceasefire agreement [1] - Luxembourg's Prime Minister indicated that this recognition is a response to actions by the current Israeli government that violate international order, rather than being against Israel itself [1]