Back Currently detained Omer Neutra* Status: Currently detained Classified as: Wrongful Detainee Detained in: Palestinian Territories Date of detention: October 7, 2023 Omer joined the Israeli Defense Service and was serving as a tank commander when he was kidnapped by Hamas during the tragic events of October 7, 2023. *Neutra died in captivity and his remains have yet to be returned. Media Mentions 07/11/2025 Mid-Island Times Pickleball fundraiser in memory of Omer Neutra 12/05/2024 Omer Neutra found to be 48th American killed in Oct. 7 attack 12/03/2024 Israeli American soldier thought to have been taken hostage now presumed dead, IDF says 12/03/2024 American-Israeli soldier held hostage in Gaza was ‘killed on October 7,’ Israel says 10/15/2024 Hoops and birthday hopes for Hamas hostage, Plainview native Omer Neutra 10/10/2024 One year later: American hostage Omer Neutra’s parents fight for his freedom
