Nria Leiter Discharged from Hospital for Rehabilitation; Still Unconscious

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Nria Leiter, a reserve soldier and son of Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter, was critically wounded in a ramming attack at the Makabim checkpoint in September. He underwent complex surgeries and was hospitalized for weeks in intensive care at Sha'arei Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem, where his life was in danger.

After more than a month of hospitalization, Nria was discharged from the hospital and transferred to continue neurological rehabilitation and rehabilitation for head injury patients at Sheba Medical Center. According to the family, he is breathing on his own, but he remains unconscious and is out of danger to his life.

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said his son's condition continues to be complex, and that the road to rehabilitation is long and complicated and will require several more surgeries. His mother, Hani Leiter, said the family sees progress, and that her son is receiving stimulation, music and massage, and said: "We don't know about his awakening." The family thanked the medical staff and asked to continue praying for his recovery.