The Gaza withdrawal, while a positive step forward in some ways, signified the perpetuation of Israeli control over Palestinians, albeit in a different form. The residents of Gaza, already bereft of resources and with a completely shattered economy, had little hope of building their infrastructure. The unilateral nature of the withdrawal meant the Palestinian Authority was unable to prepare and coordinate its role in post-withdrawal Gaza and made it much more difficult for it to assume control and stabilize the situation there.
