The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank. The incident occurred at a checkpoint in the Binyamin Brigade's area of responsibility, near the Maccabim checkpoint west of Ramallah. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the attacker was "eliminated" by security forces. One soldier was "severely injured," though details about the soldier's condition were not immediately released. Neria Leiter, the ambassador's son, is currently being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Yechiel Leiter shared updates on social media about his son, Neria, who is serving as a reservist in the IDF. He thanked the military and medical staff at the hospital for their efforts to save Neria's life. Leiter also expressed his faith in prayer and the unity of the Israeli people, hoping for a miracle. The attack's exact date remains unclear, with some reports stating it occurred on Tuesday and others on Wednesday. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the attacker as Mahmoud Suleiman. Israeli forces reportedly opened fire at the attacker as he tried to flee the scene. Neria Leiter's older brother, Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter, was killed in combat in northern Gaza on November 10, 2023. Yechiel Leiter noted that Neria continued to serve in the military reserves after his brother's death, having completed hundreds of reserve duty days across various fronts since October 7th. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, posted on social media that he and his wife, Sarah, are praying for a miracle for Neria. President Isaac Herzog also sent messages of support, describing Neria as "fighting for his life." The attack comes amid a rise in violent incidents in the West Bank, which has seen increased instability since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. Earlier in the week, an Israeli man was killed in a shooting attack in the region, underscoring the growing tensions and dangers faced by both civilians and military personnel in the area.