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Source: https://vinnews.com/2026/01/13/israeli-ambassador-signs-f-35-jet-in-tribute-to-fallen-son/
Israeli Ambassador Signs F-35 Jet in Tribute to Fallen Son
(VINnews) Reuven Rosenfeld - Israel's Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, visited Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, and signed one of the advanced fighter jets destined for the Israeli Air Force, dedicating it to the memory of his son, who was killed in combat during the war in Gaza. Leiter noted that the expertise and operational experience shared between Israel and the U.S. strengthened both nations' defense capabilities. The ambassador wrote on the jet: "In memory of my firstborn son, an Israeli hero....'I will carry you on eagle's wings and bring you to me'" (Exodus 19:4). Maj. (res.) Moshe Yedidya Leiter, 39, a medical student, father of six and platoon commander, was killed by the explosion of a booby-trapped tunnel shaft in Beit Hanoun on Nov. 10, 2023.