PALESTINE

Le Monde Diplomatique: Threats of forced mass expulsion by Amira Hass

Israel: a new Palestinian diaspora _______________________________________________________

The repugnant idea of the 'transfer' of the Palestinians - meaning their total expulsion - now appeals to many Israelis. The Israeli army and some settlers are already organising 'mini-transfers' in the West Bank, and any serious new threat to Israel (for example, missile attacks from Iraq at war) could precipitate the brutally enforced expulsion of millions.