IDF apprehends three Palestinian police officers who assaulted Israeli civilian near Beitunia

IDF soldiers this week apprehended three Palestinian police officers involved in setting up an unauthorized roadblock in Area C near Beitunia, where they detained and assaulted an Israeli civilian. The officers operated beyond their authority in the area and are currently being questioned by security forces. The Israeli security establishment describes the incident as a serious breach of established mechanisms that endangered the civilian's life and involved severe, excessive force. The IDF stated it maintains security coordination per political directives but will not tolerate deviations from procedures.