Israeli-Russian researcher freed in Iraq after two years in captivity
Summary
Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian researcher and Princeton University student, has been released after being held by an Iraqi armed group for more than two years. Tsurkov was abducted by Kata'ib Hezbollah in Baghdad in 2023 while doing academic research. Her release was announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump and confirmed by Israeli authorities.Key Facts
- Elizabeth Tsurkov was held for over two years by the Iraqi group Kata'ib Hezbollah.
- Tsurkov is an Israeli-Russian academic and Princeton University student.
- She was abducted in Baghdad in March 2023 while conducting research.
- Kata'ib Hezbollah is part of Iraq's state-funded Popular Mobilisation Forces.
- Elizabeth was accused of being a spy but those claims were dismissed by her family.
- The specifics of the negotiations for her release are unknown.
- Former President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed her release.
- Tsurkov's family expressed relief and gratitude for her freedom.
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