Unfortunately, Palestine's claim of Statehood won't be received with a warm welcome as it should. The security problems in Gaza and the waters surrounding Gaza are still a huge problem for Israel. That violence can't be ignored.
The real tragedy will begin when Hamas begins attacks on Israel following the defeat of their bid for Statehood. But, Hamas would have begun attacks on Israel even if the measure at the UN succeeded. Either way Hamas will see the issue as permission for warring due to lack of sovereignty or just plain war for the entire of Israel.
Gaza is a problem. It is a problem for Palestine, Israel and the Palestinians that live there. I do not see any real path to peace so long as Hamas is tolerated and the violence continues. The Hamas violence is another problem no different than violence in Northern Ireland was for generation after generation. The higher the price the more likely the next generation will continue the violence. The Arab League really needs to do something to change the paradyme with Hamas, without peace there won't be a sovereign Palestine. Hamas has to stop their violent culture and adopt the reality that peace can exist with clear borders.
