The Israel Defense Forces called off a raid in Palestinian territory after a soldier posted details of the operation, including the time and place, on Facebook on Wednesday, Haaretz reports, quoting Army Radio.
The soldier described in a status update how his unit planned a “clean-up” arrest raid in a West Bank area. He is also said to have disclosed the name of the combat unit. His Facebook friends reportedly reported him to military authorities.
“On Wednesday we clean up Qatanah, and on Thursday, god willing, we come home.” the soldier wrote on his Facebook page, referring to a West Bank village near Ramallah, according to the source.
The soldier has since been relieved of combat duty.
Lucky for him that his unthoughtful post was reported and actions were taken in time. God knows how many people would have died if they went about the raid without knowing that their mission plan is out in the street.
Just a few days back, the U.S DoD opened up its doors to social medias like Facebook and Twitter. Hope that we don’t hear about someone updating, “Headed to Baghdad for an emergency air strike!!” 
Social media has its own bright and dark side. It’s a double-edge knife. Just one unthoughtful post can put ourself and others in danger. So, one should use it judiciously.
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