News Summary

• The Hostages and Missing Families Forum is an organization formed by families of hostages shortly after the October 7 attacks..
• “We thank the Seinfeld family for their moving visit to the families’ headquarters and their unwavering support for the families of the hostages,” the Forum wrote..
• It is a volunteer and donation-based initiative that offers affected families medical and emotional support, professional assistance and works to advance global awareness of the crisis in an effort to free abductees, according to their official website..
• Seinfeld has been an advocate for those affected by the conflict and was among the 700 entertainment industry professionals who signed an open letter voicing support for Israel and condemning Hamas in October following the attacks..
• “We are confident that their support will be a significant and important step in our shared mission to bring about the immediate and safe return home of all the hostages.” CNN reached out to a representative for Seinfeld, who had no further comment..
• As diplomatic efforts for a new ceasefire continue, much of northern Gaza has been decimated by airstrikes and, according to the United Nations, almost 1.9 million people — more than 80% of the enclave’s population — have been displaced..