Jewish Federations are heartbroken at the news of American-Israeli Omer Neutra’s death. For 14 months, we have prayed for his safe return alongside every hostage being held by Hamas, including the other 7 American citizens in captivity. The entire Jewish people stood with his parents as they worked tirelessly to secure his release. For 422 days we have waited for the return of these hostages, and it is long past due that Hamas release them and they come home. Our hearts mourn with the Neutra family and the Jewish people on this sad day.