Terrell wore a hat with the name of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body is still being held hostage by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined Leo Terrell, chair of the Department of Justice’s Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, at a private Shabbat dinner in New York City on September 26, 2025, shortly after Netanyahu’s United Nations address.
The gathering featured traditional Jewish prayers, kosher meals, and discussions on strengthening U.S.-Israel relations and anti-antisemitism efforts, with Netanyahu praising Terrell as a “guardian of the Jewish people” during a toast.
Part I of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s toast at Shabbat dinner last night! Honored that he called me a guardian of the Jewish people! That responsibility is etched in my heart.
@realDonaldTrump @AGPamBondi @ChadGilmartinCA @netanyahu pic.twitter.com/ODY5U3pNO3
— Leo Terrell (@LeoTerrellDOJ) September 27, 2025
Terrell, experiencing his first Shabbat meal, shared photos and videos on social media, receiving support from pro-Israel advocates and Jews alike.
Terrell wore a hat with the name of fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin whose body is still being held hostage by Hamas.
Honored to share with Prime Minister Netanyahu the administration’s commitment to combat antisemitism under the bold leadership of @realDonaldTrump and @AGPamBondi. We stand firmly with Israel!
@netanyahu @ChadGilmartinCA @GatesMcgavick pic.twitter.com/cFCG6pjOph
— Leo Terrell (@LeoTerrellDOJ) September 27, 2025
On January 21, 2025, Terrell was nominated as Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
He has announced in a statement he intended to pursue legal action against antisemitism in universities.
In February 2025, Terrell announced he would be investigating Columbia University, Harvard University, George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Northwestern University, Berkeley University, the University of California, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Southern California as part of a broader DOJ investigation against antisemitism on college campuses.
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