Omer Neutra
Gender: Male
Age when taken: 21
Citizenships: US, Israel
Occupation: IDF Soldier, Commander in Tank Unit
Hostage status: Confirmed deceased and returned to Israel on November 3rd, 2025, during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
More about Omer:
Born in Manhattan, and raised in Plainview, NY
Deferred enrollment to Binghamton University to serve in the IDF as a lone soldier
Graduated from the Schechter School of Long Island where he captained his high school basketball and volleyball teams
Was President of the United Synagogue Youth group’s Metro New York chapter
Is a descendant of Holocaust survivors on both of his parents’ sides
Turned 22 on October 14th, 2023, while in captivity
Primary Sources:
Times of Israel, Remains of deceased hostages Asaf Hamami, Omer Neutra and Oz Daniel returned to Israel, Nov 03, 2025
NBC, Israeli American soldier thought to have been taken hostage now presumed dead, IDF says, Dec 02, 2024
CBS News, Family of an American held hostage by Hamas urges leaders to "do everything, and we mean everything, to bring them back", Oct 18, 2023
The New York Times, What 2 U.S. Families Did When Hamas Captured Their Sons, Feb 16, 2024
WBNG 12 News, Student accepted into Binghamton University is held captive overseas, community rallies together, Feb 09, 2024
MSNBC, We need our son back': Parents of son held in Gaza call for release of all hostages, Dec 07, 2023
Forbes, Parents Of Man Still Being Held Hostage By Hamas Speak Out About 'Unimaginable' Plight, Nov 30, 2023
NewsChannel 34, Deferred BU Student Taken Hostage by Hamas, Oct 13, 2023
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Date Last Updated: November 3rd, 2025