PM's office: Netanyahu backs Ya'alon

The Prime Minister's Office on Friday released a response to the eviction of settlers from two Palestinian homes in Hebron they broke into on Thursday, with the claim that they had purchased them legitimately.

"The prime minister supports the settlements and respects the settlers who are standing firmly and courageously in the face of terror every day," the statement said.

"We must all respect the law and in this case not all the permits have been arranged. The moment this happens they will be able to return to the houses, as has happened in similar instances in the past."