The son of Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Neria Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack near Maccabim checkpoint west of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. According to his father, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, and statements from the Israeli military, Neria is fighting for his life after undergoing complex surgery at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.
Key Takeaways
The son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S. was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank. The attacker was killed by Israeli forces.
- Neria Leiter, serving as an IDF reservist, is fighting for his life after the attack near Maccabim checkpoint.
- Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed support and prayers for his recovery.
- The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the attacker as Mahmoud Suleiman.
- Neria's older brother was killed in Gaza last year, and he continued serving in the reserves.
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▼Source Claims Check
3 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 3 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attacker Identity | 1 Difference | CBS News and Al Jazeera report attacker killed; UPI says suspect arrested. | ▼ |
| Attack Location | 1 Difference | CBS News and Al Jazeera report attack at Maccabim checkpoint; UPI says incident near Neve Tazuf. | ▼ |
| Date Of Attack | 1 Difference | CBS News reports attack on Tuesday; Al Jazeera and UPI say it happened earlier in the day on Wednesday. | ▼ |
| Victim Identity | Broad Agreement | Neria Leiter, son of Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter. | |
| Victim's Condition | Broad Agreement | Neria Leiter is fighting for his life after undergoing complex surgery. |
Attacker Identity
▼CBS News and Al Jazeera report attacker killed; UPI says suspect arrested.
Attack Location
▼CBS News and Al Jazeera report attack at Maccabim checkpoint; UPI says incident near Neve Tazuf.
Date Of Attack
▼CBS News reports attack on Tuesday; Al Jazeera and UPI say it happened earlier in the day on Wednesday.
Victim Identity
Broad AgreementNeria Leiter, son of Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter.
Victim's Condition
Broad AgreementNeria Leiter is fighting for his life after undergoing complex surgery.
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Ambassador Leiter posted on social media about his son’s condition, expressing gratitude to the IDF and medical team. He also mentioned that he believes in the power of prayer and miracles. The Israeli military reported that the attacker was killed by security forces after carrying out the attack at a checkpoint in the Binyamin Brigade's area of responsibility.
The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the suspect as Mahmoud Suleiman, according to AP. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Leiter family at the hospital before departing for his planned trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu wrote on social media that he and his wife are praying for a miracle and that all of Israel stands with the family.
Neria's older brother, Maj. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, was killed in battle in northern Gaza on Nov. 10, 2023. Ambassador Leiter mentioned that Neria has continued to serve in the army reserves after his brother’s death and has done hundreds of reserve duty days since October 7th.
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