The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has represented the majority of families whose loved ones were abducted to Gaza after the October 7, 2023 attack, announced its closure on December 31, 2025. The group played a central role in advocating for the hostages' return, organizing weekly protests in Tel Aviv and engaging with both Israeli leaders and international figures. Over its more than two years of activity, the forum became a significant voice in Israeli society, supporting families and pressing for government action.

Despite the group's dissolution, the struggle continues for the return of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, whose body remains in Gaza. The forum emphasized that their mission will not be complete until Gvili is brought back to Israel for burial, and a special group will continue to support his family. Israeli officials have accused Palestinian Islamic Jihad of holding Gvili's remains, while negotiations for a broader peace agreement remain on hold until his return.