Ya’alon asks protesters to respect court order

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon asks demonstrators to respect the court order and the soldiers who will carry it out.

In a tweet, Ya’alon writes, “I am calling [for people] not to interfere with security forces, with IDF soldiers and Israel police officers in fulfilling the High Court of Justice decision in Beit El and to allow them to carry out their mission.”

The violence, at this stage, appears to have died down in the settlement as the demolition of the Dreinoff buildings got underway.

Earlier today, Ya’alon argued against the prime minister’s decision to approve the construction of 300 housing units in Beit El.

However, the defense minister writes, “I have worked and I am working for the settlement of the West Bank, including Beit El.”

He adds, “But anyone who thinks that I will break the law — is wrong! I will not allow lawlessness.”