Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reservist Neria Leiter, the son of Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, was critically injured Wednesday in a car-ramming attack at a checkpoint on Route 443 near Beit Horon in the West Bank. 

The attack occurred around 5 p.m., according to Magen David Adom and United Hatzalah. The terrorist was neutralized at the scene. 

MDA said its medics treated Leiter after he was struck by the vehicle and found him unconscious. He was taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, where medical officials said he was in serious condition. 

Ambassador Leiter appealed for prayers for his son in a post on X, thanking the IDF and the hospital staff treating him. 

“I am grateful to the IDF, to the medical team at Shaare Zedek who are now fighting to save the life of Neria Dov ben Chana, and for the prayers of the people of Israel. 

“I believe in the power of prayer, and I believe that when the people of Israel unite, miracles happen. Neria needs a miracle.” 

Neria Leiter has served hundreds of days in the IDF reserves on multiple fronts since Oct. 7 and continued his reserve service after his older brother was killed in the war, his father said. 

Maj. Moshe Yedidya Leiter was killed in battle in northern Gaza on Nov. 10, 2023, along with three others. 

“Neria continued to serve in the reserves after losing his older brother, Moshe Yedidya Leiter, of blessed memory. Since October 7th, he has served hundreds of days in the reserves on multiple fronts,” Ambassador Leiter wrote. 

He also condemned the attack and linked it to broader Palestinian terrorism. 

“Palestinian terrorism seeks to uproot the people of Israel from their land. 

“They choose death – we choose life.” 

 

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