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.

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;…

Entry to Area A, which is under the Palestinian Authority's civil and security control, is prohibited for Israelis.