If you had a look at Israeli newspapers recently, you will have noticed that the “Iron Dome” has been moved to the south of Israel, because of regular rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. Almost 30 rockets were fired into Israel … since the beginning of July.

That’s quite interesting. The Hamas wants a UN vote on Palestinian sovereignty. The same Hamas that wants the destruction of Israel.

If this UN vote will take place, what good will it do for the situation in the Middle East? I can’t think of anything good arising from it. There will be more tension in the region. Most likely more rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. Probably worse things that you don’t even want to think about.

UN General Assembly hall (photo: Patrick Gruban / Wikipedia)

In no way will this vote be fair. The UN reminds me of the Eurovison Song Contest. Buddies voting for buddies. All of the Arab states will happily vote for the Palestinians. Many other countries that depend on natural resources from those countries will gladly join in. Palestine 12 points! Buddy voting at its finest.

There is one thing I, as a German, do hope. That Germany does not abstain from voting.
With Germany’s recent behaviour on the “international stage” I felt ashamed. German politicians fell for the flotilla PR stunt. I hope that this time they won’t.  I hope that Germany votes against Palestinian sovereignty.

What sense would a unilateral declaration make, if there are no proceedings including both sides? No sense. It would only lead to an even worse deadlock.

Israel and the Palestinians need to return to the negotiating table. Performing PR stunts like the flotilla or the UN vote will not speed up the peace process. It will only slow down the whole process and lead to more misunderstanding.

And my personal opinion: No state should be granted sovereignty that has the ultimate goal to destroy another state or race.