The deterioration of the security situation in the Gaza Strip, which has reached the brink of civil war, has so far not caused direct damage to Israel. There may even be many Israeli politicians, particularly those who support a unilateral withdrawal, who will say: Here we are, it appears that the Palestinians are not capable of maintaining a regime of law and order and this is yet another proof that we have no partner on the other side. In other words, there is no chance for an agreement with them, and we must continue with a policy of disengagement, or convergence, on a unilateral basis.