Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank

The son of Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Neria Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank. Neria, serving as a reservist in the Israel Defense Forces, was attacked at the Maccabim checkpoint, a key location west of Ramallah. The attacker was neutralized by security forces. Neria is currently receiving treatment at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. His father, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, expressed gratitude to the IDF and medical staff, emphasizing the power of prayer and unity among the people of Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, also expressed support and hope for Neria’s recovery. This incident follows the death of Neria’s older brother, Maj. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, who was killed in battle in Gaza in 2023. Yechiel Leiter has been serving as Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. since January 2025. QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict in the West Bank impact the lives of young people serving in the military and their families?