"If We Were Guilty My Son Would Be Alive Today": Israeli Ambassador Leiter Destroys Media Genocide Lies!

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter delivered an emotional and forceful response to biased U.S. media accusations during a July 6, 2026, event at the Council on Foreign Relations. Referencing the tragic death of his son, Maj. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, who was killed in a Hamas booby trap in Gaza in 2023, the ambassador stated: "If we were guilty of the things that we're accused of my son would be alive today." He emphasized that Israel deliberately avoids striking population centers from the air, does not starve civilians, and rejects genocide in its operations.

Ambassador Leiter highlighted how Israel’s decision to conduct difficult ground operations instead of indiscriminate bombing has come at a heavy personal and national cost. This approach, aimed at minimizing civilian casualties while fighting a ruthless enemy that embeds itself among civilians, stands in sharp contrast to Hamas’s barbaric tactics. His personal testimony serves as a powerful rebuttal to the flood of false narratives pushed by parts of the media and political left.

The ambassador’s remarks underscore the deep moral clarity guiding Israel’s defense against terrorist groups. While grieving families like the Leiters continue to pay the ultimate price, anti-Israel voices persist with libelous claims that ignore the facts on the ground. Strong supporters of Israel, including those in the Trump administration, recognize that such dishonest accusations only embolden terrorists and weaken the forces of good in the region.