Yechiel Leiter

Israeli ambassador's son's life 'still in balance,' but seeing 'encouraging signs,' Leiter says

"Neria's life is still hanging in the balance, but we have seen some encouraging signs and we are holding onto them with hope," said Leiter in a statement.

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Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter gives a press conference on September 24, 2026, after his son Neria was seriously wounded in a terror attack.
Neria Leiter.

Pray for Leiter: The importance of supporting soldiers who protect Israeli life - editorial

Neria can disagree with those making the decisions and still answer the call, but Israel shouldn't mistake that resolve for an inexhaustible supply of time, health, or courage.

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Israel Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, whose son Neria was seriously wounded during a car-ramming terror attack on Wednesday.

Planned protests for Netanyahu's UN speech, Ambassador Leiter's son remains in serious condition

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Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the US, outside the Shaare Zedek Medical Center after his son was wounded in a terror attack, September 24, 2026.

Israeli envoy to US's son fighting for life in hospital after car-ramming attack, Leiter says

Leiter said son Neria’s condition had stabilized, but stressed that his life was “still in danger” after Shaare Zedek Medical Center said he remained in serious condition following several surgeries.

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'We're on the same side': Israel, Lebanon envoys conclude historic peace talks

Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors met in Washington to discuss disarming Hezbollah and achieving peace, with the US mediating talks to ensure Israel’s long-term security.

APRIL 14, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
Israel's Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter the President residence in Jerusalem, February 16, 2025.

Israel a ‘curse for humanity,’ says Pakistan Defense Minister

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's comments came as Islamabad positions itself as a major player in ceasefire talks between the US, Israel, and Iran.

APRIL 10, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, October 20, 2025.

Iranian IRGC, Basij units skipping duty as cracks in Tehran's regime widen, ambassador says

"The edifice of this tyrannical regime is cracking. It has not opened up to wide chasms yet, but that's the direction it's going,” Leiter said.

MARCH 23, 2026BySAM HALPERN
Israeli ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter speaks to the media at the site of the recent shooting outside the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum on May 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.