A poignant ceremony took place on Sunday in Plainview, Long Island, as a section of Manetto Hill Road was officially renamed in honor of the late Captain Omer Neutra. An American-Israeli IDF soldier whose body remains in the hands of Hamas, Omer was remembered through the dedication of the newly named “Captain Omer Neutra’s Way.”
After the street was renamed, Omer’s family recorded a heartfelt video message ahead of an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Standing in solidarity with them were Adi and Yael Alexander, the parents of Edan Alexander, another American-Israeli soldier.
“We’re standing here in Plainview, Long Island, New York, dedicating this street, Manetto Hill Road. It is now dedicated to Omer Neutra, after our son: Captain Omer Neutra’s Way. And it’s a tribute to his dedication to Israel, to the Jewish people. We’re very blessed to have such a community,” Omer’s parents said.
They added a direct plea to the American and Israeli leaders: “We’re here calling on President Trump to do everything in his power, together, tomorrow, with his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, to do everything to bring the 59 hostages home. Among them, Edan Alexander – his parents are here – a brave IDF soldier that is known to be alive, and Omer Neutra, our son, to come and to get a proper burial in the land of Israel. It has to happen now. And we’re calling on them to act swiftly and bring all the 59 hostages back home.”
{Matzav.com}