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'Ran Gvili. He's still there!'

Trump forgets hostage in Gaza, bereaved father calls him out

During a Hanukkah reception at the White House, President Trump said all hostages had been returned from Gaza, before a bereaved father noted that Ran Gvili remains held by Hamas.

Trump forgets hostage in Gaza, bereaved father calls him out

'We got all of them'

Trump honors hostages at White House Hanukkah celebration

At a White House Hanukkah party, Trump praises hostage families; Ronen Neutra, father of deceased hostage Omer, reminds everyone that Ran Gvili remains in Gaza.

Trump honors hostages at White House Hanukkah celebration

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Ishay Ribo performs at Omer Neutra's funeral

Israeli singer Ishay Ribo moves family and friends of fallen American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra as he was laid to rest after being returned from Hamas captivity.

Ishay Ribo performs at Omer Neutra's funeral

2 years after falling

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

Omer, a Lone Soldier from Long Island, was buried in a military cemetary following the return of his body 2 years after he was murdered and abducted.

American-Israeli IDF soldier Omer Neutra laid to rest

Herzog at funeral

'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'

President Herzog delivers eulogy at the funeral of Israeli-American soldier Captain Omer Neutra.

'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'

NYC honors Cpt. Omer Neutra

A hometown hero finally brought home

Hundreds gathered at Columbus Circle to honor Captain Omer Neutra z”l, a NY native whose body was held by Hamas for 758 days, and to call for the return of the eight hostages still in Gaza.

A hometown hero finally brought home

Neutra family speaks out:

'Our Omer is on Israeli soil, at last'

Neutra family issues first public statement in Tel Aviv, honoring their son’s legacy, thanking key figures for their efforts, and urging continued action for hostages.

'Our Omer is on Israeli soil, at last'

Three bodies of hostages returned

Bodies of three hostages identified

Israel receives coffins of three deceased hostages which were taken to the National Center for Forensic Medicine and identified as Omer Neutra, Asaf Hamami and Oz Daniel.

Bodies of three hostages identified

Trump meets Edan Alexander in Oval Office

Marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, President Trump met captivity survivor Edan Alexander, and the family of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra.

Trump meets Edan Alexander in Oval Office

Long Island dedicates park to fallen hostage Omer Neutra

Plainview, NY dedicates a park to Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier from the town who was murdered on October 7 and whose body is being held in Gaza.

Long Island dedicates park to fallen hostage Omer Neutra

Parents of hostages meet Defense Secretary, urge continued action

Families of US citizens Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander, held by Hamas in Gaza, meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who reaffirms the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 hostages.

Parents of hostages meet Defense Secretary, urge continued action

Captain Omer Neutra's Way

Road in Long Island named for abducted fallen soldier

Manetto Hill Road in Plainview was renamed Captain Omer Neutra's Way, commemorating the late Captain Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen whose body is being held by Hamas.

Road in Long Island named for abducted fallen soldier

Hostage's parents in DC:

'US and Israeli leaders both must focus on recovering hostages'

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of hostage Omer Neutra, explained their message to President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu in an interview with Arutz Sheva from Washington DC.

'US and Israeli leaders both must focus on recovering hostages'

Omer Neutra's parents awaiting the return of their son's body

Omer Neutra's parents received the most difficult news that he fell last month on October 7. They speak about the never-ending pain and the fight to recover his body.

Omer Neutra's parents awaiting the return of their son's body

Parents of Omer Neutra:

'Now that we've learned he is gone, our struggle isn't over'

Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of the late Omer Neutra, spoke at Hostages Square today: "We will fight until we can bring Omer to a proper burial in Israel and return all the hostages home."

'Now that we've learned he is gone, our struggle isn't over'

Watch:

Ishay Ribo sings at the shiva of Omer Neutra

The family of hostage Omer Neutra is sitting shiva after receiving the official confirmation that he was murdered on October 7 and his body is being held in Gaza. Singer Yishai Ribo came to offer condolences and sing.

Ishay Ribo sings at the shiva of Omer Neutra

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Memorial service for Omer Neutra in Long Island

A memorial service is being held in Syossett, NY for Long Island native Omer Neutra, who was killed while fighting in Israel during the October 7th attack. and whose body is being held in Gaza. "We wanted a different end to this story".

Memorial service for Omer Neutra in Long Island

US Ambassador to the UN:

'We will continue to push for the release of hostages'

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield issues statement after announcement that US citizen Omer Neutra was murdered on October 7 and his body is held in Gaza: A few months ago, I had the chance to meet Omer's parents, who made it their life’s mission to share his story and push for his return. May his memory be a blessing.

'We will continue to push for the release of hostages'

Family of Omer Neutra:

'Heavy grief, leadership will be revealed in actions and results'

Hours following the announcement that their son, who was kidnapped on October 7, was also killed that day, the family of Omer Neutra call on leaders to rise to the occasion and show the same leadership Omer showed.

'Heavy grief, leadership will be revealed in actions and results'

On day of funeral:

NY Gov. Hochul orders flags at half-staff for Omer Neutra

After confirmation that Omer, a lone soldier from Long Island, was killed on October 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders all flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff on the day of his funeral.

NY Gov. Hochul orders flags at half-staff for Omer Neutra

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

US President reacts to announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, was killed on October 7th and that his body has held by Hamas in Gaza ever since.

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

'Left his home to defend Israel'

Mourning Omer Neutra

Israel's leaders and officials expressed deep sorrow following the announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, fell on October 7th and his body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Mourning Omer Neutra

Hostage Omer Neutra declared fallen IDF soldier

Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, lone soldier from New York, served as a tank commander in the IDF. He was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, and was recently declared dead.

Hostage Omer Neutra declared fallen IDF soldier

Over a thousand rally in New York, demanding action for hostages

Adi Alexander, father of Edan Alexander, urges US President Biden, President-elect Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'This is a moment for courage, collaboration, and decisive action.'

Over a thousand rally in New York, demanding action for hostages

Released hostage:

Failure to reach a deal seals the fate of the hostages

Maya Regev, kidnapped on October 7 together with her brother and boyfriend, and released last year in a prisoner swap deal, speaks at central rally.

Failure to reach a deal seals the fate of the hostages

Hostage Families Forum:

'We commend killing of Sinwar, but deeply concerned for hostages'

The Hostages Families Forum called for the military achievement of the elimination of the leader of Hamas to be turned into a diplomatic achievement of a deal for the freeing of the remaining hostages.

'We commend killing of Sinwar, but deeply concerned for hostages'

Torah written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Kotel

Torah scroll written by the families of victims of the October 7 massacre and families of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron War placed in the Holy Ark of the Western Wall.

Torah written by families of Oct. 7 victims placed at Kotel

Father of hostage:

'Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing'

Ronen Neutra, father of Omer Neutra, says White House National Security Advisor told families of hostages with US citizenship that Washington hopes negotiations for a hostage deal will conclude in a few weeks.

'Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing'

After recovery of bodies

US National Security Advisor speaks with hostages' families

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan holds virtual meeting with families of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, stresses Biden administration's "deep commitment to bring the families’ loved ones home as soon as possible".

US National Security Advisor speaks with hostages' families

Parents of American hostage:

'Hostage crisis is not a partisan issue'

After advocating for their son's release at both the RNC and DNC, the parents of Omer Neutra wrote an op-ed in Newsweek stressing: '[The hostages’] captivity cannot be a political issue—it is a global humanitarian crisis, and it can only be solved through unity and focus.'

'Hostage crisis is not a partisan issue'

American Hostage's father:

'We expect the Prime Minister and Biden to bring them home'

The fathers of hostages Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander spoke with Arutz Sheva from a rally in front of the US Capitol in Washington DC about the hope to see their sons return.

'We expect the Prime Minister and Biden to bring them home'

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Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC

Washington Post comes under fire over post on X which appeared to be critical of parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra: "They don’t talk about Israel’s assault on Gaza."

Washington Post criticizes parents of hostage who spoke at RNC

'Omer, we love you'

Parents of hostage Omer Neutra speak at RNC

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American Omer Neutra who was taken hostage by Hamas in the October 7 attack, speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee: Omer, we love you. We won't stop fighting for you.

Parents of hostage Omer Neutra speak at RNC

Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return

Among those present were aunt and uncle of Omer Neutra, who is still held captive, and parents of Oz Daniel, whose body is being held by Hamas.

Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return

Families of hostages:

'Every citizen needs to know: 'Never Again' is now'

On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, families of hostages push Israeli government to approve a prisoner swap deal with Hamas - no matter what the price.

'Every citizen needs to know: 'Never Again' is now'

Parents of kidnapped soldiers:

'Netanyahu didn't tell us anything new'

Parents of kidnapped soldiers after their first meeting with the Prime Minister: Netanyahu is preoccupied with military security - not with civil security.

'Netanyahu didn't tell us anything new'

Families of hostages begin new march to Jerusalem

The march will make its way from Gaza to Jerusalem to demand the government secure the immediate release of the hostages.

Families of hostages begin new march to Jerusalem

Fasting from speech - Taanit dibur

We have already said everything there is to say about the current situation. So maybe the time has come to remain silent.

Fasting from speech - Taanit dibur

Parents of kidnapped soldier:

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

The parents of hostage Omer Neutra say that everyone, both citizens and lawmakers around the world, needs to push for the hostages' release.

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

In first:

Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person

'Grateful to President Biden for his steadfast commitment to bringing our family members home,' hostages' relatives say.

Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person

Hostages' families:

'We will not stop until the last hostage is freed'

The families of the hostages sent a message to 100,000 people in the Hostage Plaza: "We will not stop until the last hostage is released"

'We will not stop until the last hostage is freed'

Family of hostages at DC rally

'Why is the world accepting that 240 people are buried alive?'

Mothers of 2 hostages, cousin of 6 hostages demand international community recognize humanity of the 240 people held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Why is the world accepting that 240 people are buried alive?'