US-Israeli Citizen Itay Chen Confirmed Dead After Oct. 7 Attack

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Itay Chen, a 19-year-old U.S. and Israeli citizen, was confirmed to have been killed on Oct. 7 during the Hamas-led invasion, despite initial belief that he was taken hostage. His parents, Ruby and Hagit Chen, expressed their devastation and called for efforts to bring their son's remains home. Itay, described as the "life of the party" and a multitalented individual, grew up in Israel but frequently visited New York with his family.
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