Parents of Captive Israeli Soldier Continue Efforts for Son's Release Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions
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Ronen and Orna Neutra continue efforts to free their son Omer, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas, including White House meetings and traveling to Israel and Qatar.
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The Neutras say the Biden administration tells them there is movement in negotiations but to keep hope, though they know little of Omer's condition.
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There are growing calls for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which the Neutras say is complicated but necessary for hostage releases.
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