Overview
- President Donald Trump said Hamas repatriated Neutra as one of three bodies returned on Sunday.
- Hundreds gathered Monday night at Manhattan’s Columbus Circle for a vigil honoring the Plainview native and those still not returned.
- Neutra’s parents, speaking in Israel, described feeling shattered yet relieved as they prepared for a military burial in Jerusalem.
- Israeli officials had earlier confirmed he was killed leading his tank unit on Oct. 7 and that his body was taken to Gaza.
- The family thanked Israeli troops and U.S. negotiators for their efforts, while the cease-fire process has yet to secure eight remaining sets of remains.