November 3, 2025
FROM SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER: “Two anguishing years after Hamas murdered him on October 7th, Omer Neutra z”l has finally been returned to Israel. Omer was a proud New Yorker, and over the last two years, I’ve gotten to know his family well as they fought bravely and strongly to finally bring Omer home. I know nothing will erase the pain of losing their son. Finally after two years, Omer can be laid to rest in proper burial. May his memory be a blessing. The bodies of 8 hostages murdered by Hamas remain in captivity, including that of New Yorker, American-Israeli Itay Chen. We will not stop working until they are all home.”
FROM SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND: “On October 7, 2023, Omer Neutra was kidnapped by Hamas, and for the past two years since that horrific day, my office has worked closely with Omer’s family as they endured unimaginable pain and uncertainty. While this is not the outcome any of us had hoped for, I am relieved that Omer’s body has finally been returned to Israel, allowing his loved ones to lay him to rest with dignity. My heart is with his family and all who mourn his loss. May his memory be a blessing.”
