The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that missing U.S.-Israeli soldier Omer Neutra was among those killed in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack into southern Israel. Neutra, 21, was a tank platoon commander. Hamas reportedly holds around 100 hostages in Gaza, with at least a third believed to be dead. The Biden administration is pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Monday that U.S.-Israeli soldier Omer Neutra , 21, who was thought to be taken hostage during Hamas' Oct. 7 , 2023 attack, was actually killed during the assault. Neutra was a tank platoon commander in the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade. Hamas is holding approximately 100 hostages inside Gaza , with at least a third believed to be deceased. Neutra's parents have been advocating for a hostage release deal in the U.S.
The Biden administration is pushing for a ceasefire and the release of the remaining hostages, following recent indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas. A potential opening for negotiations arose after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas
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