Benjamin Netanyahu considering mass clearance of northern Gaza

Plan calls for Palestinian civilians to be forced out and Hamas militants put under siege in closed military zone'

Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to force Palestinian civilians out of northern Gaza and put Hamas militants who remain in the area under siege in order to force the release of hostages.

The plan, published by retired military commanders and floated by some parliament members this month, calls for the area to be declared a closed military zone" after civilians have been told to leave.