The expulsion, or "disengagement," was not only a cynical and anti-Zionist act, but also the cause of the deterioration in security. The IDF was not there to prevent the establishment of Hamastan.
The promises made before the destruction of Gush Katif – "If they only dare to fire one bullet, we will enter them" – turned out to be empty promises. The "glorious" display of withdrawal was interpreted as a show of tremendous weakness.