The family of Omer Neutra, an Israeli hostage held by Hamas, made a heartfelt appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. During their remarks, the crowd passionately chanted, 'Bring them home,' in solidarity with the Israeli hostages still in captivity.
Ronen Neutra, Omer's father, joined in the chant, reflecting the shared desire to see the safe return of the hostages. The Neutra family's presence shed light on the ongoing plight of those affected by the actions of Hamas.
On October 7, Hamas militants perpetrated a devastating attack in Israel, resulting in the tragic loss of 1,200 lives and the abduction of over 250 individuals. In response, Israel initiated a military campaign in Gaza, leading to further casualties, with more than 38,000 Palestinians reported dead by the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
Ronen Neutra emphasized that the impact of these events extended beyond Israel, highlighting that 45 of the victims were American citizens. He underscored that the attack was not solely directed at Israel but was an affront to Americans as well.
Expressing his frustration at the lack of American outrage over the hostages' continued captivity, Neutra revealed that former President Donald Trump had personally reached out to offer support to their family following their son's abduction. He emphasized Trump's solidarity with American hostages and called for unified efforts to secure the safe return of their son.
'We need our beautiful son back, and we need your support,' Neutra appealed to the audience, underscoring the urgency and importance of rallying together to bring the hostages home.