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,

An Israeli Defense Forces soldier originally from Long Island, New York and previously thought to be held hostage by the militant group Hamas is dead, Israeli officials confirmed on Monday.

The Israeli military said Monday that Omer Neutra, a dual American Israeli citizen who was serving in the Israeli Defense Forces during Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023, died that day.