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My son was one of 46 Americans murdered by Hamas. We need a US investigation

Itay was 19 when Hamas murdered him, and 966 days later no formal bipartisan investigation has begun

By Ruby Chen Fox News

Published May 29, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Masked demonstrators displaying Hamas-linked flags and Hezbollah symbolism during a "Nakba 78" anti-Israel protest march through Manhattan on May 15, 2026.

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This past weekend we recognized Memorial Day and saluted American soldiers and citizens who defended our country against evil and terrorism across the globe. My son Itay was 19 years old when Hamas murdered him on Oct. 7, 2023. He was the youngest U.S. citizen taken hostage that day. He was an American. He was an Israeli. He was my child.

Almost a thousand days have passed since that morning — 966 days of unanswered questions. Grief does not end with an investigation. But without one, there can be no accountability and no rehabilitation.

I am not writing as a Democrat or Republican. I am writing as a father and as an American who believes this country has and must continue to stand by its citizens.

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