A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island. Neutra was once believed to be taken hostage during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, but the IDF confirmed Monday he was killed while defending a kibbutz where women,

IDF said Monday that Long Islander Omer Neutra was killed during the Oct.7, 2023 Hamas invasion of Israel. He was thought to have been held hostage.