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Lavine Statement on Death of Omer Neutra

December 2, 2024

(Photo courtesy of the Office of Assemblymember Charles Lavine)

GLEN COVE, NEW YORK – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore),

President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators and a member of the NAJL’s National Board of Directors, issued the following statement following confirmation of the death of Omer Neutra:

“I am devastated by this tragic news and want to express my deepest condolences to Ronen and Orna Neutra, along with their family and loved ones as they begin the process of mourning. As we continue to pray for the safe return of all the kidnapped Israelis and Americans and support Israel in its battle for survival, we honor the memory of this true hero who gave his life in the defense of democracy.”

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Assemblymember Charles Lavine represents New York’s 13th Assembly District in Nassau County. He presently serves as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Committees on Codes, Ethics and Guidance, Insurance and Rules. Lavine previously served as Chair of the Election Law Committee, Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Guidance, co-Chair of the New York State Legislative Ethics Commission and as Chair of the bipartisan Taskforce that produced the Assembly Speaker’s Policy on Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Discrimination.

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