More than 140 other members of the UN already recognize Palestine, a number that has grown in the face of mounting alarm over Israel’s offensive in Gaza. In an interview with CBS News aired on Sunday, Macron confirmed France’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state on Monday, while stating that the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza will be a requirement “before opening, for instance, an embassy in Palestine.”Belgium, Luxembourg and San Marino are among other governments planning to recognize a Palestinian state this week. The test lies in whether they will.”Despite the growing momentum to recognize Palestine, there are roadblocks to it becoming a full UN member. Because China and Russia recognized a Palestinian state in 1988, the US may soon be left as the only permanent Security Council member not to recognize a Palestinian state, reinforcing how Washington increasingly stands as a bulwark between Israel and growing international isolation. Canada and the UK are the first G7 countries to recognize Palestine, but fellow members Japan, Italy and Germany oppose the move.