Israeli flags and floats made their way down 5th Avenue Sunday for the Israel Day Parade.

The event had a noticeably different tone from years past due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

“On Oct. 7, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time with this huge crazy attack and we have been exposed to this terror attack ever since,” Orna Neutra, the mother of IDF soldier Omer Neutra, said of her son.

Omer is being held hostage by Hamas. He spent his 22nd birthday in captivity.

“We know from Hamas video that he was taken alive, but we have no sign of life since. We don’t know what conditions he is being held in,” Neutra said.

Omer’s family says he is a New Yorker at heart — he loves the Knicks, Jets and being a leader. He grew up on Long Island and joined the Israel Defense Forces less than three years ago.

“We are dual citizens in Israel and the United States. He felt that he needed to do his share and serve in the IDF,” Neutra said.

Elected officials, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, condemned antisemitism at the event and said they stand with Israel.

“We stand together today to support Israel, to support the hostage families and, of course, Jewish people all over America are united,” Hochul said.

This year’s parade had an increased NYPD presence. Uniformed officers surrounded the area, as barricades prevented people from going on the sidewalks. Spectators were only able to view the parade from the west side of 5th Avenue.

Large bags, umbrellas and lawn chairs were not allowed. After the parade, the Neutras said they will wait and hope to see Omer again.

“It’s just heartbreaking to me how he is involved in this huge terrorist attack,” Neutra said.

The parade was called “Celebrate Israel” and “Israel Day on 5th” in years past, but was changed this year to focus on solidarity and strength amid the war.