IDF: Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the families of Colonel Assaf Hamami, Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, and Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel that they have been returned for burial.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Colonel Assaf Hamami served as the Commander of the Southern Brigade in the Gaza Division. He fell in battle while fighting in Kibbutz Nirim on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization. Assaf was among the first to reach the combat zones and to fight, and was the first to declare war. He was 40 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind parents, a brother, his wife, and three children.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Captain Omer Maxim Neutra immigrated to Israel from the United States as a lone soldier through the “Garin Tzabar” program. He served as a platoon commander in the 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade. He fell during a defensive battle in the southern communities near the Gaza border on the morning of October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization. His death was officially determined on December 1st, 2024.
Omer was 21 years old at the time of his death. He leaves behind his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

According to the information and intelligence available to the IDF, Staff Sergeant Oz Daniel served as a combat soldier in the 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade. He fell during a defensive battle in the southern communities near the Gaza border the morning of October 7th, 2023, and his body was abducted by the Hamas terrorist organization.
Oz was 19 years old at the time of his death. His death was officially determined on February 25th, 2024. He leaves behind his parents and twin sister.

The IDF expresses deep condolences to the families, continues to make every effort to return all the deceased hostages, and is prepared for the continued implementation of the agreement.

Hamas is required to fulfill its part of the agreement and make the necessary efforts to return all the hostages to their families and to a dignified burial.

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