Son of Israel's ambassador to U.S. critically injured in attack in occupied West Bank
Summary
The son of Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Neria Leiter, was seriously injured in a car ramming attack at a security checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. The attacker was killed by Israeli forces, and Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog, expressed support for Leiter’s recovery.Key Facts
- Neria Leiter, son of Israel’s ambassador, was critically hurt in a car attack near Beit Horon in the West Bank.
- The attacker, identified as Mahmoud Suleiman, was shot dead by Israeli soldiers at the scene.
- The area is a major route between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and saw increased military presence after the attack.
- Ambassador Yechiel Leiter’s older son was killed in Gaza following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the injured man’s family in the hospital and later flew to the U.N. General Assembly.
- The West Bank has seen more violence recently, including attacks and military operations linked to the Gaza war.
- The attack happened soon after Yom Kippur, an important Jewish holy day.
- Ambassador Leiter recently took part in peace talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington.
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