Ambassador Leiter: "We have seen some encouraging signs, this gives us hope"

Former US Ambassador to Israel, Yehiel Leiter, reports encouraging signs in the condition of his son Nerya, who was seriously wounded by terrorists. Leiter thanks the public for their prayers and support, and asks to continue praying also for other wounded individuals. He defines the struggle as a battle for the future of civilization.

Former US Ambassador to Israel, Yehiel Leiter, issued a statement updating the condition of his son Nerya, who was seriously wounded by terrorists. According to him, Nerya remains in critical condition and his life hangs in the balance, but several encouraging signs have appeared that the family clings to with hope. Leiter thanks the general public for their prayers and support, and asks to continue praying not only for Nerya, but also for all those who have suffered serious injuries at the hands of terrorists. He calls the wounded and their comrades "heroes who ensure that we will persevere and win the battle against those who spread death and destruction," and defines the struggle as "a battle for the future of civilization, no less."