Hila Rotem Shoshani with her uncle on November 26, 2023.
Hila Rotem Shoshani with her uncle on November 26, 2023.
  • Hamas released Hila Rotem Shoshani, 13, on Saturday.
  • Despite Hamas agreeing not to separate parents from their children, Hila's mom remains in captivity.
  • Israeli officials have been exerting pressure to secure the mother's release, per reports.

On Saturday, Hamas released a 13-year-old Israeli girl, Hila Rotem Shoshani, who had been held in captivity in Gaza since the October 7 terror attack.

But her mother, Raya, remains in captivity, despite Hamas vowing not to separate children from their parents as part of the truce agreement, according to Israeli media.

Saturday's releases, which were temporarily delayed due to Hamas accusing Israel of violating the terms of the agreement, ultimately resulted in the freeing of 13 Israeli hostages — all women and children.