Israel's US Envoy Condemns Jewish Extremist Violence, Discusses Netanyahu-Trump Ties
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, condemned Jewish extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, vowing to hold perpetrators accountable. He also discussed Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition plans, stating Itamar Ben-Gvir will not be Defense Minister. Leiter shared his son Neriyah's critical injuries from a car-ramming attack and outlined Israel's conditions for regional stability concerning Iran. He described a "deep friendship" between Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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- Ambassador Yechiel Leiter condemned Jewish extremist violence and vowed to prosecute offenders.
- Leiter's son Neriyah remains in a deep coma after a car-ramming attack on Highway 443.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir will not be appointed Defense Minister in Prime Minister Netanyahu's planned government.
- Leiter cited statistics showing Jewish extremists killed two Arabs in 2025, while Palestinian terrorists killed 26 Jews.
- Ambassador Leiter outlined three conditions for regional stability concerning Iran's nuclear program and proxy support.
- Leiter described a "deep friendship" between Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has strongly condemned acts of violence perpetrated by Jewish extremists in Judea and Samaria, vowing to bring perpetrators to justice. In a recent interview with CNN, Leiter also shared the personal tragedy of his son, Neriyah, who was severely injured last month when a car rammed into him on Highway 443 at approximately 90 km/h. Neriyah sustained critical head injuries, requiring extensive brain surgery, and remains in a deep coma, though he can now breathe independently.
Leiter addressed political matters, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions to form a broad unity government. He stated that Netanyahu has indicated Itamar Ben-Gvir will not serve as Defense Minister or retain his role as National Security Minister, describing Ben-Gvir as largely a "representative figure" with limited influence over police policy.
Responding to questions about rising violence in Judea and Samaria, including an assault on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, Leiter called such acts "absolutely unacceptable." He acknowledged the state's need to more effectively prosecute Jewish lawbreakers, noting that while Palestinian terrorists killed 26 Jews in 2025, two Arabs were killed by Jewish extremists. Leiter estimated that only 50 to 200 individuals among the approximately 600,000 Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria resort to violence, emphasizing, "They must be stopped. They will be arrested. They will stand trial."
Regarding Iran, Ambassador Leiter outlined three conditions for regional stability: preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, curbing its ballistic missile program, and ending its support for proxy militant groups. He highlighted Iran's continued financial support for Hezbollah, despite its own economic struggles, and expressed a desire for the Iranian regime's downfall.
Leiter also commented on the relationship between Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, describing their approximately 40-year bond as a "deep friendship" based on his observations during numerous meetings. He stressed that Israel does not interfere in U.S. domestic politics.
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