Elizabeth Tsurkov Freed After Two Years in Captivity
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Kata'ib Hezbollah held Russian-Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov captive for over 900 days, but she was released following pressure from the US and Iraqi governments, with reports suggesting her captivity was becoming a liability for the group. Her release involved complex arrangements and was achieved without a formal deal, with Tsurkov returning in poor health.
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- Princeton academic Elizabeth Tsurkov freed by Iraqi militia after 2 years in captivity NBC News
- Struggling to walk, Elizabeth Tsurkov embraces loved ones after return to Israel from captivity The Times of Israel
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