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Former hostage:

'Commander involved in my captivity killed in Baghdad strike'

Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of senior commander Abu Ali al-Askari, reportedly killed in a Baghdad strike. Former hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov says he was directly involved in her captivity.

'Commander involved in my captivity killed in Baghdad strike'

Israeli researcher reveals: This is how I was tortured in Iraq

Elizabeth Tsurkov, the Israeli researcher who spent two and a half years in captivity under a pro-Iranian militia in Iraq, speaks about the physical and psychological abuse she endured.

Israeli researcher reveals: This is how I was tortured in Iraq

'Go to Gaza'

Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage

A tense exchange erupted after captivity survivor Elizabeth Tsurkov accused Channel 12 of whitewashing the killing of two Gaza youths, prompting Amit Segal to fire back with sharp personal attacks on her record.

Segal fires back after former captive criticizes Gaza coverage

Elizabet Tsurkov reveals:

Torture, isolation and threats in captivity

In her first interview since returning to Israel, Elizabet Tsurkov describes a series of torture and abuse she endured in captivity by the Qata'ib Hezbollah militia in Iraq.

Torture, isolation and threats in captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov posts in support of Gaza after being freed

Elizabeth Tsurkov was criticized online following a post she published in support of the residents of Gaza on Memorial Day for the massacre. "They wished for me 'to be kidnapped again.'"

Elizabeth Tsurkov posts in support of Gaza after being freed

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Released hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov reunites with her family

Prime Minister congratulated Elizabeth Tsurkov on her release from captivity in Iraq, wished her a full recovery, and thanked those who helped secure her release.

Released hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov reunites with her family

After 2 years in captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov arrives in Israel

Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov returned to Israel this evening, more than two years after she was abducted by Iran-linked terrorists in Iraq and a day after she was freed.

Elizabeth Tsurkov arrives in Israel

Trump announces:

Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity

US President announces the release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, held by Kata’ib Hezbollah in Iraq since 2023. She is now safe at the US Embassy.

Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity

US denies breakthrough in Tsurkov hostage release talks

Senior US official refutes Arab media claims of a breakthrough in negotiations for the release of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, abducted in Iraq in March 2023.

US denies breakthrough in Tsurkov hostage release talks

Report: Deal reached for release of Israeli academic held in Iraq

Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped by a Shiite militia in March 2023, may soon be freed; Arab media report deal involving her handover to Iraqi authorities.

Report: Deal reached for release of Israeli academic held in Iraq

'Bring her home now!'

Trump envoy urges Iraq to free hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov

Trump’s Special Envoy Adam Boehler calls on Iraqi PM Sudani to act swiftly in freeing Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton student held by Kata’ib Hezbollah since 2023.

Trump envoy urges Iraq to free hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov

Senior Iraqi official:

'Elizabeth Tsurkov might have been taken to Iran'

Senior Iraqi official says Iraqi PM does not know whereabouts of Israeli-Russian researcher, kidnapped in 2023 in Baghdad.

'Elizabeth Tsurkov might have been taken to Iran'

Report:

Trump envoy traveled to Iraq to push for Israeli's release

Sources familiar with the matter say Trump’s Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Adam Boehler, traveled to Iraq last month in bid to secure the release of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov.

Trump envoy traveled to Iraq to push for Israeli's release

Iraq confirms efforts to locate kidnapped Israeli-Russian scholar

Iraq's national security adviser confirms that authorities are actively working to locate Elizabeth Tsurkov, the Israeli-Russian academic who was abducted in Baghdad nearly two years ago.

Iraq confirms efforts to locate kidnapped Israeli-Russian scholar

Elizabeth Tsurkov kidnapping

Cruz slams Iraq, pledges action under Trump

Senator Ted Cruz says the Iraqi government is complicit in the kidnapping of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: This will end under President Donald Trump and the GOP Congress.

Cruz slams Iraq, pledges action under Trump

US envoy urges Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

Adam Boehler, US Envoy for Hostages, calls Iraq’s Prime Minister to release Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: He has an opportunity to show the world why he should or should not be prime minister.

US envoy urges Iraq to free Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

Elizabeth Tsurkov's sister:

'Biden admin kept showering corrupt Iraqi officials with cash'

Emma Tsurkov, whose sister, Elizabeth, has been held hostage by a Shia militia in Iraq since 2023 expressed hope that the Trump administration would bring her sister home: 'Thank God a tough leader with a backbone of steel is in the White House.'

'Biden admin kept showering corrupt Iraqi officials with cash'

Report:

Elizabeth Tsurkov to be exchanged for Hezbollah terrorists

Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov will reportedly be exchanged for 8 Hezbollah terrorists 2 years after she was kidnapped in Iraq.

Elizabeth Tsurkov to be exchanged for Hezbollah terrorists

Iraqi FM:

Abducted Israeli researcher still alive

Minister Fuad Hussein says Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was abducted two years ago by a Shia militia, is still alive and the Prime Minister is working for her release.

Abducted Israeli researcher still alive

Iraq:

'We're working to find kidnapped academic'

Iraq says it is working to find kidnapped Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, after a video of her was released.

'We're working to find kidnapped academic'

'Confession' video published of Israeli woman kidnapped in Iraq

Terrorists in Iraq publish video of Elizabeth Tsurkov 'confessing' to have worked for the Mossad and the CIA

'Confession' video published of Israeli woman kidnapped in Iraq

Princeton finally acknowledges kidnapping of Israeli student

Princeton finally admits Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in Iraq while carrying out university-approved research.

Princeton finally acknowledges kidnapping of Israeli student

Report:

Iran seeks operatives' release by Israel for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Abduction of Israeli-Russian researcher in Iraq allegedly motivated by desire for deal to secure release of Iranian agents held by Israel.

Iran seeks operatives' release by Israel for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Iraqi government searching for missing Israeli woman

A special investigation team has been established to find missing Israeli journalist Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was abducted in Iraq.

Iraqi government searching for missing Israeli woman

Tsurkov’s fate will ultimately depend on Iran

It is doubtful that the Shi'ite militia holding the Princeton scholar will take marching orders from Iraq's central government. Op-ed.

Tsurkov’s fate will ultimately depend on Iran

Iraqi official:

'We want to solve case of missing Israeli behind the scenes'

Senior Iraqi official says the Iraqi government is working in two directions to secure Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release.

'We want to solve case of missing Israeli behind the scenes'

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Last known footage of kidnapped Israeli in Iraq

Iraqi TV has published the last known footage of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov before she was abducted in Iraq.

Last known footage of kidnapped Israeli in Iraq

Abducted researcher's sister: 'We knew something wasn't right'

The sister of the Israeli woman abducted in Iraq says that she knew something wasn't right when her messages went unanswered.

Abducted researcher's sister: 'We knew something wasn't right'

PM's office:

Israeli researcher kidnapped by terrorists in Iraq

PM's Office confirmed that Elizabeth Tzurkov has been missing in Iraq for several months and is being held by Kata'ib Hezbollah

Israeli researcher kidnapped by terrorists in Iraq