The Israeli reservist, on leave, was detained near Beitunia as Binyamin Regional Council accused Palestinian police of exceeding their authority in Area C and taking his weapon; security officials said officers feared for his safety amid a crowd

The Israeli reservist, on leave, was detained near Beitunia as Binyamin Regional Council accused Palestinian police of exceeding their authority in Area C and taking his weapon;…

On Wednesday, the military officially amended its statement to clarify that the reservist was in Area C, not in Area B, and that the checkpoint in question was unlawful.