Ambassador Yechiel (Michael) Leiter
@yechielleiter
Israel's Ambassador to the United States @IsraelinUSA
“This week’s Torah portion is that of Pinchas. It tells a story about a zealot, and the importance of zealotry. But the truth is that our rabbis were very careful about zealotry and warned against excessive zealotry. Today, Israel was accused of being overly zealous in our…
This week’s Torah portion teaches us that purity is tied to life and impurity to death. It coincides this year with the 4th of July as we celebrate Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness. This 4th of July and this Shabbat I am reflecting on the celebration of life that was…
As usual, many rushed to blame Israel and embrace a false narrative - without checking the facts. A thorough investigation found that no damage was done to the church in Taibeh, and that the fire was started by Palestinians. Facts matter.
Yesterday, together with @IsraeliPM @netanyahu and his wife Sara, we gathered at the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. to honor the memory of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lachinsky - whose lives were tragically cut short in May. We paid tribute to two remarkable individuals whose…
"50 days later, we are all still mourning, and our hearts are still torn apart." Yesterday, we held a ceremony in honor of Sarah & Yaron. Their family members met with @IsraeliPM, Benjamin @netanyahu, and his wife Sara. They then unveiled the memorial plaque and installed a new…
I am honored to have welcomed @IsraeliPM Benjamin @Netanyahu to the @WhiteHouse and the U.S. Capitol this week. We worked to further strengthen the bond between Israel and the United States as we addressed shared challenges and charted a path forward together. The visit…
"We can take inspiration from this week's Torah portion and from the Prime Minister's successful visit to Washington. To, as Balaam said, 'rise like lions' and at times take a midnight hammer in order to turn curses into blessings." Shabbat Shalom 🇮🇱🇺🇸 @IsraeliPM @netanyahu
I commend @SecRubio for this vital step of sanctioning the viciously antisemitic Francesca Albanese, continuing the trailblazing @POTUS Executive Order that imposes sanctions on the ICC, for engaging in illegitimate and hostile actions targeting America and Israel. This step…
Today I am imposing sanctions on UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for her illegitimate and shameful efforts to prompt @IntlCrimCourt action against U.S. and Israeli officials, companies, and executives. Albanese’s campaign of political and economic…
Our hearts are with the people of Texas and all those affected by the devastating floods. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, wish a swift recovery to the injured, and pray for the safe return of those still missing. The people of Israel stand in…
“In every prayer, every note, every act of courage, you affirm that the best of heaven and earth stand with his ancient people.” This weekend, Ambassador @yechielleiter spoke at @CUFI's Night to Honor Israel and the @FaithandFreedom Coalition’s Patriot’s Gala to thank our…
This weekend, I had the honor of addressing two remarkable gatherings of Israel’s most faithful Christian friends. At the @FaithandFreedom Coalition’s Patriot’s Gala and @CUFI’s Night to Honor Israel, I was deeply moved by the love shown for the Bible and the People of Israel.…
In this week’s Torah portion, Korach, we learn about an internal rebellion against Moses. The main lesson we draw from it is that if argument, debate and difference are motivated by the pursuit of truth they will be successful. If not, they can cause calamity. May we take from…
I WILL NEVER TAKE OFF THIS HAT IN PUBLIC. It says Hadar Goldin, and the world needs to know that name. Hadar was a brilliant, compassionate young man. A lieutenant, an artist, a brother, a son, a fiancé. On August 1, 2014, just two hours after Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, they…
I WILL NEVER TAKE OFF THIS HAT IN PUBLIC! It says Hadar Goldin, and the world needs to know that name. Watch and RT! 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
This week I had the privilege of addressing the @jfederations and the @Conf_of_Pres Nationwide Emergency Leadership Mission—a bipartisan gathering of over 100 communities from across the country—united in advocacy for the security of American Jews and the State of Israel on…
This week, I was honored to participate in a one-on-one town hall conversation with @FardadFarahzad of @IranIntl_En, the leading independent news outlet of the Iranian people. Our discussion touched on many complex issues, especially in the context of the recent 12-day war to…
Regime change in Iran cannot be imposed from the outside, but Israeli air strikes over the past two weeks laid the groundwork for Iranian people to take the lead, Israel's ambassador to the United States told Iran International on Tuesday. iranintl.com/en/202506243992
Upon invitation from @LeaderJohnThune, I spoke this afternoon at the weekly Republican Steering Committee Lunch to thank @POTUS Trump and Congress for their steadfast support of Israel and to provide an update on the successful military campaign to remove the threat of the…
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President Trump and I often say: ‘Peace through strength.’ First comes strength, then comes peace. And tonight, @realDonaldTrump and the United States acted with a lot of strength.
What does this week’s Torah portion have in common with Operation Rising Lion, and the story of the Jewish people today? Watch my latest update below to get the full story:
I joined @ErikStakelbeck last night on @TBN to discuss the latest developments in Operation Rising Lion, as Israel continues working to degrade the Iranian regime’s nuclear program. We also analyzed what the shifting dynamics mean for Israel, Iran, the region and the world.…