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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

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

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

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

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

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 | 04.07.25

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

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 12.15.24

Members of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq

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 | 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 | 09.27.24

חוסיין עבדאללה מסתור א-שעבל, מומחה רחפנים חות'י שחוסל בעיראק

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 | 08.06.24