WATCH: NY hometown of deceased Israeli hostage renames street in his honor

Plainview, Long Island, paid a powerful tribute to fallen IDF Captain Omer Neutra—whose body is still held hostage by Hamas—by renaming a stretch of Manetto Hill Road in his honor, uniting families and a community in grief, resilience, and remembrance.

Omer Neutra Honored with Street Dedication in Long Island

A touching street renaming ceremony took place earlier today at Manetto Hill Road in Plainview, Long Island, commemorating the late Captain Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen. This memorial event honored Omer with… pic.twitter.com/816SGdotoP

— Bring Them Home Now (@bringhomenow) April 6, 2025

Today, the town of Plainview honored the memory of Captain Omer Neutra of blessed memory by renaming a section of Manetto Hill Road in his honor. Omer fell in combat on 10/7 defending Israel and his body is still being held hostage by Hamas 18 months later. The Neutra family was… pic.twitter.com/LECNSdCTy9

— Fred Aaron is Pops Culture ✡ (@fredforthemets) April 6, 2025

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