Israeli Reservist Critically Injured in Terror Attack Transferred to Rehabilitation

Shaare Zedek Medical Center announced Wednesday morning that Master Sergeant (res.) Neriya Leiter, who was critically injured in a ramming attack at the Maccabim checkpoint approximately six weeks ago, has been discharged from the hospital and transferred to a rehabilitation facility specializing in neurological injuries and traumatic brain injuries. According to the hospital, Leiter remains unconscious but is breathing independently.

Leiter was admitted to Shaare Zedek in critical condition following the attack, with doctors initially fighting to save his life. “Neriya arrived at the trauma unit in critical condition and remained in immediate danger of death for several days,” the hospital said in a statement. “Extensive medical teams, including trauma specialists, neurosurgeons, intensive care physicians, and others, fought to save his life and provided urgent, lifesaving treatment.”

During his hospitalization, Leiter underwent several neurosurgical procedures and major orthopedic surgeries. He spent several weeks sedated and on mechanical ventilation in the hospital's general intensive care unit, headed by Prof. Philip Levin, where he received continuous medical care. Once his condition stabilized and he was no longer in immediate danger, Leiter was transferred to the neurological-neurosurgical intensive care unit under the supervision of Dr. Evgeny Karpov, a senior neurosurgeon specializing in trauma and intensive care.

Family Thanks Medical Teams and Requests Prayers

As Leiter was discharged from Shaare Zedek, the medical teams who treated him and supported his family throughout his hospitalization praised the family's extraordinary resilience. The hospital described the strength demonstrated by his family as an inspiring example, adding that staff members continue to hope and pray for his recovery.

In a statement, Leiter's family expressed its gratitude to the medical professionals at Shaare Zedek for their exceptional care. “We thank the medical teams at Shaare Zedek for their dedicated and professional treatment, which went above and beyond,” the family said.

The family also requested privacy as Leiter continues his rehabilitation and asked the public to continue praying for his recovery.