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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
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05.24.25
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
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05.24.25
Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq consider disarmament following US pressure
Four powerful pro-Iranian militias in Iraq in advanced talks with Iraqi government to disarm; following US threats of airstrikes, discussions include integrating fighters into Iraq’s armed forces, marking potential shift in regional dynamics
Reuters
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04.07.25
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
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03.13.25
Trump administration warns Iraq: Free Israeli researcher or 'face consequences'
Officials say US envoy conveyed direct messages to Iraqi PM, making it clear Baghdad bears full responsibility for securing Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release
Lior Ben Ari
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03.10.25
Iraqi militias deny negotiations for Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release
Pro-Iranian militia sources in Iraq deny reports of negotiations for Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release, saying, 'There are no channels with the Israeli enemy' and dismiss Iraq’s claim of efforts to free her
Lior Ben Ari
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02.02.25
Terror group seeks Hezbollah prisoner swap for Elizabeth Tsurkov, report
Iraqi and Lebanese sources say Kata’ib Hezbollah offers Israel to release terror group operatives and ship captain for Israeli researcher's return two years after her abduction
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner
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01.31.25
Israel rallies global support to secure release of researcher kidnapped in Iraq
Senior official says 'changes in the region' have created opportunity to work toward Elizabeth Tsurkov's release; family of Israeli woman kidnapped in 2023 meets with foreign hostage and missing persons coordinators
Ynet
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01.10.25
Sister demands release of Israeli-Russian researcher kidnapped in Iraq
Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by a Shiite militia since March 2023; her US-based sister, leading the fight for her release, shares about her frustration with US tax dollars going to her sisters' kidnappers, the hierarchy vs. Gaza hostages, hopes for Trump and years without sleep
Daniel Edelson, New York
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12.15.24
Iraq tries to avoid regional fight as militias fire at Israel
Country is working to avoid being drawn into the growing regional conflict as Iran-backed terror groups launch attacks on Israel from Iraqi soil
Reuters
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11.01.24
Syria says five soldiers dead in strike attributed to Israel
Local outlets report IDF targeted military complex located near Syria's capital of Damascus leading to at least five casualties in incident
Lior Ben Ari
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09.27.24
US kills Houthi drone expert and 4 terrorists in Iraq airstrike
U.S. military airstrike kills Houthi commander Hussein Abdullah Mastoor al-Shabal along with 4 Iraq-based Kataib Hezbollah operatives; US reportedly targeted a drone production facility that could have been used to attack Israel
Lior Ben Ari
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08.06.24
Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain
Seeking to bolster defenses in the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Friday it would deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the region
Reuters
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08.04.24
Biden's payback: Pro-Iran militia chiefs killed in Baghdad drone strike
U.S. says its forces carried out killing of commanders of the Kataib Hezbollah militia responsible for the attack on a base in Jordan where three American servicemen were killed
Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies
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02.07.24
German police raid Iran-linked centre over suspected Hezbollah support
Authorities search over 50 properties connected to the Islamic Center, which has strong ties to Iran and whose activities are suspected of violating Germany's constitutional order
Reuters
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11.16.23
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