Queens-born Omer Neutra was taken on Oct. 7, 2023, abducted by Hamas.

His mother, Orna Neutra, says it’s hard to go through photographs of him — but it reminds her of happier times. Omer’s childhood home on Long Island is full of his memories and a love of sports. His parents say they struggle each day.

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Queens-born Omer Neutra was taken on Oct. 7, 2023, abducted by Hamas. Omer’s father, Ronen Neutra, says holidays are especially hard

The Neutra family invited NY1 into their home on Long Island, where Omer grew up, to learn more about him and what the world is missing without him

The 21-year-old was a commander of a small post in the Israeli military, near the Gaza border, and his family is still waiting for the return of their loved one's remains

Omer’s father,

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