Israeli sources accuse Hamas of violating deal by releasing child without mother

Mother and daughter Raaya and Hila Rotem, taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, from their home in Kibbutz Be'eri. Hila was released on November 26, 2023 and Raaya was released on November 29, 2023. (Courtesy)
Mother and daughter Raaya and Hila Rotem, taken captive by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, from their home in Kibbutz Be'eri. Hila was released on November 26, 2023 and Raaya was released on November 29, 2023. (Courtesy)

Sources in Israel have accused Hamas of violating the terms of the truce deal by releasing a child without her mother.

Hila Rotem, 12, was freed tonight but her mother, Raya Rotem, 54, remains a hostage in Gaza.

Israeli sources say that this discrepancy was one of the sticking points during the delays and disagreements earlier today.

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