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נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע
What Israel is getting wrong in Syria — and the strategy it should pursue instead
Analysis: Israel’s unclear post-Assad strategy is undermining its own interests—fueling local hostility, weakening stability in Syria and empowering Iran; it should instead pursue a stable Damascus and broaden alliances to curb hostile influence
Elizabeth Tsurkov | 12.03.25
שיחת הטלפון בין ראש הממשלה נתניהו לאליזבט צורקוב
Freed Israeli researcher faces backlash over pro-Palestinian post
Elizabeth Tsurkov, recently released after more than two years in captivity in Iraq, says flooded with hateful messages from Israelis accusing her of betrayal after expressing sympathy for Gaza civilians on October 7 anniversary
Itamar Eichner | 10.08.25
אליזבט צורקוב וגל הירש
Freed Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov on Oct. 7: 'May God bring healing to Gazans'
Elizabeth Tsurkov, freed last month after 2.5 years in Iraqi captivity, recalled hearing of Hamas’s attack and appeared to criticize Netanyahu, saying Gazans and hostages 'pay the price for leaders clinging to power' 
Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.08.25
שיחת הטלפון בין ראש הממשלה נתניהו לאליזבט צורקוב
Elizabeth Tsurkov speaks with Netanyahu: I was tortured, hostages need to return quickly
During the call, Tsurkov also mentioned Gali and Ziv Berman, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7 and have now been held in Gaza for 707 days; 'yesterday was their birthday, birthdays are the hardest days in captivity'
Itamar Eichner | 09.12.25
אליזבט צורקוב נפגשת לראשונה עם משפחתה בבית החולים שיבא
Struggling to walk, still smiling: Elizabeth Tsurkov reunites with family, friends at the hospital
Elizabeth Tsurkov returned to Israel after more than two years in Hezbollah captivity in Iraq; seen at Sheba Hospital walking with difficulty but smiling, she thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu and others for their efforts and expressed hope for other hostages
Itamar Eichner | 09.11.25
תיעוד מרגעי הפשיטה של לוחמי שייטת 13 בלבנון
Report: Hezbollah officer captured by IDF swapped for Israeli scholar held in Iraq
Iranian state media claims Imad Amhaz, seized by Israeli commandos in Lebanon, freed with another terrorist in exchange for Elizabeth Tsurkov, now hospitalized under protocols used for Gaza hostages; Lebanese press cites Iraqi fears of Israeli strikes
Lior Ben Ari, Or Hadar | 09.11.25
אליזבט צורקוב
Elizabeth Tsurkov returns to Israel after 2.5 years in Iraq captivity
Following months held by pro-Iranian terror group in Iraq, Israeli-Russian scholar returns home to Israel following a high-stakes diplomatic rescue led by U.S. officials
Ynet | 09.10.25
אליזבט צורקוב
Elizabeth Tsurkov's mother celebrates her release: 'I wish this for all hostage families'
Irina Tsurkov describes 'madness of joy' upon learning of her daughter's release after 2.5 years in captivity in Iraq; she’s expected in Israel soon; pro-Iranian militia that held her says release came under certain conditions, including US pullout
Ynet | 09.10.25
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Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed, now at US Embassy in Iraq, Trump says
US president announces Tsurkov, kidnapped in Baghdad in 2023 by the Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah, released from captivity after being 'tortured' for many months, calls on Hamas to free Israeli hostages
Lior Ben Ari, Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.09.25
אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית
US splashes cold water on reports of deal to free Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov
Senior official says Washington will not agree to release IRGC officer accused in killing of American in Baghdad, adding the US is the only country actively involved in efforts to secure release of academic abducted in Iraq
Itamar Eichner | 05.24.25
מוחמד רזא נורי וקאסם סולימאני
Tsurkov release deal hinges on US approval over Iranian tied to American’s murder
Deal for release of Israeli-Russian academic includes freeing Mohammad Reza Nouri, tied to 2022 killing of Stephen Troell; Washington has not approved; ransom reportedly paid and all terms agreed—only her release remains
Lior Ben Ari, AFP | 05.24.25
אליזבט צורקוב
US, Iraq close to deal for release of Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, report claims
Saudi and Iraqi media report quiet negotiations are underway to secure the Israeli researcher’s release that may be finalized within 10 days
Lior Ben Ari | 05.24.25
אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית
Trump envoy calls on Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov
She was kidnapped in Baghdad while conducting field work; Adam Boehler accuses Iraqi PM of being 'either incapable or complicit in her abduction'
Ynet | 04.15.25
אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית
Elizabeth Zurkov's sister says new administration gives hope for captive's release
Emma Tsurkov says she has been in contact with U.S. officials in efforts to secure Elizabeth's release after the previous administration did not do enough to hold the Iraqi government accountable
Alexandra Lukash | 03.13.25
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Kidnapped Elizabeth Tsurkov 'may have been transferred to Iran', senior Iraqi official admits
Iraqi prime minister does not know where Israeli-Russian researcher kidnapped in Baghdad in 2023 is being held; Official says 'any decision regarding her will come only from the government in Tehran'; Emma, ​​Elizabeth's sister, tells Ynetnews: 'For the first time since the kidnapping - there is room for optimism'
Smadar Perry, Alexandra Lukash | 03.12.25
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