Remains of Long Island native Omer Neutra returned to Israel
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
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Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
Dozens of supporters gathered in Columbus Circle for a vigil in memory of Neutra, whose body was returned to Israel on Sunday. The 22-year-old was a Long Island native and captain in the Israeli Defense Forces. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The Long Island native and Israeli Defense Forces captain was killed on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel. His remains were returned to Israel on Sunday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Neutra, a 21-year-old native of Plainview, New York, served in the Israel Defense Forces and was killed when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Among the 8 deceased Israeli hostages whose remains are yet to be returned from Gaza is soldier and U.S. citizen Itay Chen.
Neutra, a native of Long Island, was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on situation in Gaza.
One body Hamas returned to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal "does not match any of the hostages," the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday.
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
Less than 24 hours after the release of the remaining living Israeli hostages, the bodies of four more hostages are now being handed over to Israel, and tensions are rising as President Trump makes it clear Hamas needs to do more in the peace deal. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
While leaders must still address the big issues of disarming Hamas and governance of Gaza, President Trump has outlined his vision of immediate next steps.
The president says it's a new chance for the Middle East as the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza have been released, along with more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Freed hostages finally felt the warm embrace of their families after two harrowing years in captivity. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
On Broadway near 76th Street, posters of the 20 hostages released from Hamas captivity now display the handwritten word "home."
Bushwick resident Rami Evan-Esh extended his stay in Israel and missed the Chicago Marathon to be with families in Tel Aviv. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
The U.S.-led plan is sending shockwaves across New York as the Israel-Hamas war has played an outsized role in New York City politics.
The U.S.-led plan is sending shockwaves around the world, across the state and here in New York City, with mayoral candidates reacting. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
President Trump is celebrating the peace plan that has put a stop to the fighting in Gaza. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The hostages are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.
The president is celebrating the return of the Israeli hostages and telling Arab leaders that negotiations over the second phase of the ceasefire are underway. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
The remaining Israeli hostages are expected to be released by Hamas on Monday. As the ceasefire continues to hold, President Trump heads to Israel, where he's expected to meet with families of the hostages. Taurean Small reports.
