Russian-Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov was released from captivity in Iraq after 900 days of imprisonment

Oriental man and researcher Elizaveta Tsurkov was released from the captivity of the Shiite group "CatAIB Hezbollah". She spent about 900 days in prison. The liberation of the woman was reported by US President Donald Trump and Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu.

“Thanks to the work of the team under the leadership of the coordinator for the affairs of prisoners and missing Galya Hirsch, which continued for many months and demanded great efforts, we managed to achieve its liberation. Last night I talked with her sisters - Avital and Emma, ​​and told them that all the people of Israel are glad to see her at home again. We will fight courageously and decisively, until we return home all our hostages - both living and dead, ”Netanyahu said .

Trump said that Tsurkova "is safe at the US Embassy in Iraq after many months of torture."

Elizabeth Tsurkova was born in 1986 in St. Petersburg in a family of Soviet dissidents of Jewish origin. In the 90s, together with her family, she moved to Israel.

Tsurkova is an expert on Syria and the Middle East. She entered Princeton University at the Department of Political Science. The oriental man is also known for human rights activities: she advocates the rights of Palestinians, migrants, refugees, victims of torture, human trafficking and ethno -religious minorities.

In January 2023, Tsurkova entered Iraq at a Russian passport to work on a doctoral dissertation at Princeton University dedicated to protest movements in the country. After which she was abducted by the militants of the Kataib Hizball group associated with the Iranian Xir.