In remembrance of a 21-year-old New Yorker who lost his life in the Hamas attack on Israel, the state buildings in New York will fly their flags at half-staff.
According to a written statement, flags will be lowered throughout New York on the day of the funeral for Omer Neutra, a dual American-Israeli citizen who was born in New York City and raised on Long Island.
We have prayed for months for Omer Neutra and everyone else who was abducted by Hamas on October 7th to return safely. Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “This terrible news shakes all New Yorkers to our core.” Meeting Omer’s courageous family has taught me a lot about this amazing young man. Let’s keep praying for a lasting peace, the safe return of the remaining hostages, and an end to the conflict without Hamas in control as we grieve this tragedy.
Neutra was killed during [the] October 7 Hamas terror assault after being thought to be a prisoner for 14 months.
According to the statement, he was a soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces.
Orna and Ronen Neutra, his parents, visited with Governor Hochul to talk about the pressing necessity to repatriate all captives. According to the statement, the governor has forcefully and again demanded the safe return of all hostages kidnapped by Hamas, including at several mourning and remembering events and during a visit to Israel in 2023.
Although Neutra’s funeral date has not yet been set, it will be revealed soon when his family selects a time.
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