Reservist Injured in West Bank Attack Identified as Ambassador's Son

The reservist soldier wounded in a Palestinian attack at the Beit El checkpoint on Route 443 has been identified as Neriah Leiter. He is the son of Yehiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the United States.

The update was provided by the spokesperson for the Binyamin Regional Council. Neriah Leiter's brother, Major Moshe Yedidiah Leiter, was killed in combat on November 10, 2023.

The attack occurred at the Beit El checkpoint, a strategic location on Route 443, a major highway connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, which also passes through the West Bank. The identity of the attacker or attackers was not immediately released, nor were further details about the circumstances of the incident.

This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the West Bank. The Beit El settlement is located north of Jerusalem. The Binyamin region, where the checkpoint is situated, has seen frequent security incidents.