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Israeli Soldier Kidnapped from Beersheba Escapes Restraints and Is Returned Safely

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 3, 2026

What happened

An IDF soldier kidnapped from Beersheba to Palestinian Authority areas escaped his restraints and was safely returned after about 12 hours. The main suspect, a Palestinian intelligence employee, was arrested and remains in custody amid a criminal investigation with serious security concerns.

01An IDF soldier was kidnapped from Beersheba to Palestinian Authority territory during daylight hours.
02The soldier escaped his restraints and was brought to a Palestinian police station before returning to Israel.
03The main suspect, Walid Faroukh, a Palestinian intelligence employee, was arrested and detained for four days.
04The abduction involved threats, theft, and illegal entry into Israel, with a criminal motive suspected.
05The court acknowledged the security sensitivity of the case despite its apparent criminal background.
06The soldier was abducted in the afternoon and released around midnight, later giving testimony to Israeli police.

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