Elizabeth Tsurkov
Elizabeth Tsurkov is an Israeli-Russian researcher and graduate student at Princeton University, known for her work in Middle Eastern studies. She has been involved in various research projects and has contributed to the understanding of geopolitical dynamics in the region. Tsurkov has recently been in the news due to her detention in Iraq, where she was reportedly held captive, prompting diplomatic efforts for her release, which have involved discussions with multiple parties, including the U.S. government.
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Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian woman, was held captive for two and a half years by militants in Iraq and has spoken about her experiences of torture.
Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity
United Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Elizabeth Tsurkov was released by factions that labeled her as an 'Israeli spy'.
يتطلّب تفكيك 16 قاعدة عسكرية
Iraq· 2025-11-07
Elizabeth Tsurkov was described as an 'Israeli spy' who was released by armed factions without any exchange.
إيران وإسرائيل على شفير التصادم.. و"المقاومة" تختار الصمت الانتخابيIraq· 2025-11-03
Elizabeth Tsurkov is an Israeli-Russian researcher who was kidnapped in Iraq.
20 كياناً سياسياً «مسلحاً» تتمدّد في الانتخابات بعد «إعتزال الصدر»Iraq· 2025-10-09
Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian hostage kidnapped in Iraq in 2023, has been released.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, otage israélo-russe kidnappée en Irak en 2023, a été libérée, annonce Donald Trump
France· 2025-09-09
Elizabeth Tsurkov has been released after being kidnapped by Kata’ib Hezbollah and spending more than two years in captivity.
Israeli-Russian graduate student freed after 903 days in Hezbollah captivity | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Elizabeth Tsurkov is mentioned as an Israeli abductee in Iraq, a point of concern for the US administration.
منع إغلاق 69 مصرفاً بالشمع الأحمر الأمريكي.. وبغداد ليست عاصمة إيران!Iraq· 2025-04-27
Elizabeth Tsurkov is an Israeli-Russian researcher for whom Boehler sought to secure release.
Cidadão norte-americano libertado pelos taliban após mais de dois anos em cativeiro | Afeganistão
Portugal· 2025-03-21
