Netanyahu Visits Ambassador's Son Critically Injured in Terror Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Neriah Leiter, the son of Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, at Shaare Zedek Medical Center on Friday. Neriah Leiter remains in critical condition following a vehicular ramming attack at the Makabim checkpoint last Wednesday. He was on duty with the police in a joint police and IDF operation when a terrorist deliberately drove into him. Forces at the scene neutralized the attacker. Neriah is sedated and on a ventilator, and hospital officials stated he is still in mortal danger. The Leiter family has gained international attention, having already lost Moshe Yedidiah, Neriah's uncle and Yechiel's brother, who was killed in combat in Gaza in November 2023. Neriah's mother, Chani, described his condition, stating he underwent two brain surgeries and that doctors are now focused on his recovery and potential for waking up, with the possibility of a long rehabilitation ahead. She also revealed that Neriah's sister gave birth overnight and is in intensive care near her brother. Chani expressed a mix of hope and uncertainty, drawing strength from stories of miraculous recoveries.

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter was present to receive the Prime Minister. The family has been the subject of widespread prayer and media coverage in Israel and the US. Neriah was operating a police vehicle with an officer when the attack occurred. The terrorist was killed by forces responding to the incident.