Israeli police intercepted a vehicle on Route 375 near Beitar Illit after reports that a female soldier carrying her service weapon had entered a vehicle with Palestinian plates. The soldier was found unharmed; a preliminary investigation indicated she and the driver were in a relationship. Her weapon was confiscated, and the case was transferred to the Military Police.
Earlier today at 15:59, The Zioneer reported that police had seized the soldier's weapon and taken both individuals to a station following initial reports of a suspected abduction. The latest update from police sources provides further details: the incident began with a report that a female IDF soldier carrying her weapon had entered a vehicle with Palestinian license plates. Officers from the Judea Regional Police launched a search and intercepted the vehicle on Route 375 near Beitar Illit. The soldier was found safe and unharmed. A preliminary investigation determined that the soldier and the driver were in a romantic relationship, not a kidnapping. The weapon was confiscated, and the case has been transferred to the Military Police for further handling. The incident, which unfolded in the Gush Etzion area, was resolved without harm to the soldier.
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