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Elizabeth Tsurkov
Israeli researcher kidnapped in Iraq is just a bargaining chip in Iran's deadly game
Ynet exclusive: Elizabeth Tsurkov may be held by vicious terrorists, but she is a prized asset for their patrons in Tehran; Unfortunately for her, the ayatollahs may want to play a waiting game that involves her long-term incarceration
Colonel Richard Kemp
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07.15.23
Israel isn't asking for Russia's help in releasing Elizabeth Tsurkov
Russian media outlet says neither the government nor Tsurkov's family are making attempts to convince Russia to take part in negotiation efforts with Iraq and Hezbollah
Itamar Eichner
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07.09.23
Exclusive images of Baghdad locations frequented by Israeli hostage before abduction
Elizabeth Tsurkov frequented: a city cafe, the 'street of books' store where she mingled with intellectuals, the hotel she stayed at, and the apartment she rented; Colleagues describe her as a seeker of captivating stories and compassionate towards others
Daniel Salami
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07.09.23
'How foolish it'd be to get entangled': Abducted Israeli's past accounts of Iraq
In July 2019, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper published a report by Elizabeth Tsurkov on the horrors in Iraq under ISIS rule and the hardships after liberation; This article is being republished after the lifting of the gag order on her abduction in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov, Iraq
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07.08.23
Iraqi TV footage shows Israeli researcher leaving cafe just before abduction
Short video published on Iraqi television shows Elizabeth Tsurkov leaving a cafe in Baghdad's Karada neighborhood accompanied by another person shortly before her abduction on March 26
Daniel Salami
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07.07.23
Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped by Shia militia soon after saying 'I've had enough'
New Lines Institute says had respected the decision of the family to allow quiet efforts for her release to be in play; U.S State Department confirms knowledge of the kidnapping, condemns it but refers the matter to the Iraqi government;
Daniel Edelson, New York
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07.06.23
Before she went off to an Arab country, I asked her, 'Aren't you afraid?'
Opinion: Elizabeth Tsurkov would come to me to learn Arabic and receive contacts in the bizarre destinations she wanted to go to; There was not even the slightest hint that someone might uncover her Israeli identity
Smadar Perry
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07.06.23
What do we know about the Israeli researcher abducted in Iraq?
New details emerge about Elizabeth Tsurkov's abduction: the neighborhood in Baghdad where she resided after recovering from surgery, the challenges in securing her release - especially after the story went public - and the possible link to Iran
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York
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07.06.23
Israeli woman who studies jihadist groups kidnapped in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli with Russian citizenship, was kidnapped by the Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah in March; Senior political official says has received significant sign of life
Itamar Eichner
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07.05.23
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