The Hostages’ Families Headquarters announced on Sunday evening that it has decided to cease its activities.

“With the return of Israeli hero the late Rani Gvili to his final resting place, the mission of the Families’ Headquarters to bring back the hostages has come to an end. The organization’s executive committee convened today and decided to halt the headquarters’ activities, with the exception of actions necessary to bring about its closure," the statement said.