Tel Aviv, December 28 (RHC)-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly endorsed expelling all Palestinians from Gaza.  Israeli news outlets report that Netanyahu earlier this week told a group of Israeli lawmakers: “Regarding voluntary immigration … This is the direction we are going in.” 

Palestinian leaders denounced Netanyahu for embracing what they describe as ethnic cleansing.  

The 11-week Israeli assault has already forced more than 85% of Palestinians in Gaza to leave their homes — and many have no homes to return to.  Displaced Palestinians say there are no safe places remaining in Gaza.

One displaced Palestinian, who wished to remain anonymous to protect his family, told reporters: “We were displaced.  We were bombed by aircraft.  And the school was not safe, so we went out.  And while we were leaving, there were snipers, and people were martyred.  We have been out for two days, and the situation has not improved.  The plane is bombing from above, and the snipers, as well.”