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Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov is alive and Iraq is working on her release, Iraqi FM to Axios

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Posted on January 23, 2025

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· Last updated: January 23, 2025

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Elizabeth Tsurkov Hostage Situation: Iraqi Efforts for Her Release

DUBAI (Reuters) - Israeli-Russian Princeton researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who is being held hostage by an Iraqi militia, is alive and the Iraqi prime minister is working on her release, Iraqi foreign minister Fouad Hussein told Axios reporter Barak Ravid on Thursday.

(Reporting by Jana Choukeir; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

Elizabeth Tsurkov is an Israeli-Russian researcher held hostage.
She is alive, according to Iraqi foreign minister.
Iraqi Prime Minister is involved in her release efforts.
The information was reported by Axios.
Tsurkov's situation highlights geopolitical tensions.

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The main topic is the hostage situation of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov in Iraq and efforts for her release.

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Elizabeth Tsurkov is an Israeli-Russian Princeton researcher currently held hostage by an Iraqi militia.

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The Iraqi Prime Minister is actively working on securing Elizabeth Tsurkov's release from captivity.

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