and rationality. Yes it should have been done much earlier, however what has happened has happened, and it's best to look at it from a better now than later, and better late than never angle.
I also believe that by making such a motion the UN has gained some much needed credibility as well, again not just with the people of Palestine, but with people around the world in general.
Now how far would this change work in bringing about peace among the warring nations is left to be seen.