Kevin,
I've looked for reasons why Israel should see Palestinian membership as a threat, and I haven't found any. If you have found some, Keith state them. In their absence their seems no are to disagree with the wishes of most Palestinians, and of most countries. And it would appear, most Israelis.

You may not have found any, but USA, Britain, Canada, Germany and France have, and find them compelling.
Not being prejudiced myself, I am keeping an open mind until the reasons are known.(Wednesday for UK)

On what grounds do you state that most Israelis disagree with their elected government on this?

Don, it is true I have only given the Israeli side of the argument.
I think that there are more than enough of you giving the other side.
What is wrong with considering both sides of any debate?