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JERUSALEM, MarchMarch reviews 3 (Reuters) – The Israeli militarycalled off a raid in Palestinian territory after a soldier posted details, including the time and place, on social networking website FacebookFacebook, Israel’s Army Radio reported on Wednesday.

The soldier described in a status update how his unit planned a “clean-up” arrest raid in a West Bank area, the radio station said. Facebook friends then reported him to military authorities.

The Israeli military spokesman’s office issued a statement saying the soldier’s actions could “undermine operational success and imperil forces.”

It added that the soldier was sentenced to 10 days’ imprisonment, his combat certificate was revoked and he was relieved from his battalion.

Israel says raids in the West Bank are aimed at detaining militants suspected of planning attacks on Israelis. Palestinian officials say the incursions undermine efforts by the Western-backed Palestinian Authority to enforce law and order in the territory. (Writing by Allyn Fisher-Ilan; Editing by Charles Dick)

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