10 Sep, 2025
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Israeli-Russian researcher freed in Iraq after two years in captivity

The dramatic release of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov from Iraqi captivity has brought relief to her family and sparked widespread attention to the complexities of international diplomacy. Tsurkov, a Princeton University student, was held by the Iraqi armed group Kata’ib Hezbollah for over two years, sparking concerns about her safety and well-being. US President Donald […]