US-Israeli Hostage Omer Neutra Confirmed Dead in Gaza, IDF Reports
TL;DR
President Joe Biden expressed devastation over the death of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American citizen and Israel Defense Forces tank commander, killed by Hamas during their October 7 attack. Neutra's body was reportedly held by Hamas, and his family, including Holocaust survivor grandparents, had hoped for his safe return. Biden pledged continued efforts to bring home hostages and offered condolences to Neutra's grieving family.
- Statement from President Joe Biden on Omer Neutra The White House
- Omer Neutra, Thought to Be Hostage in Gaza, Died on Oct. 7, IDF Says The New York Times
- Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF confirms death of US-Israeli hostage ABC News
- Why hasn't Hamas faced repercussions for killing American citizens? - analysis The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra, of Long Island, confirmed dead in Gaza, IDF says CBS New York
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