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Ambassador Leiter Says Son Neria Still in Danger, Family Sees Encouraging Signs

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Ambassador Yechiel Leiter signing at a June 2026 State Department ceremony; archival context, not a depiction of his son's September 2026 injury or the family's update.

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said Sunday that his son Neria remains in life-threatening condition after he was seriously wounded in a September 23 ramming attack on Route 443 near Maccabim. Leiter said the family had seen encouraging signs, while stressing that Neria's life was still in danger. Neria is an IDF reservist, and Leiter thanked people who had prayed for him and his family. The ambassador asked them to continue praying for other victims of terror attacks as well.

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