Elizabeth Tsurkov Returns to Israel After Captivity – Walking Recovery Story

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* Elizabeth Tsurkov‘s Release: Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov has been released after being held captive in Iraq.
* Exchange‍ Details (Unconfirmed): Asharq Al-Awsat ‍reports she was‍ freed in exchange for the son of a senior militia figure who was arrested after⁢ an attack⁣ on Iraq’s Agriculture Ministry. This claim⁣ hasn’t ‍been officially confirmed.
* Negotiated Release: Two iraqi⁤ militia officials (speaking anonymously to AP)⁣ state her release was the result of negotiations, not a military operation.
* Conditions for Release: The officials say conditions included:
⁢ * Withdrawal of US forces from Iraq (already agreed upon ⁢between Washington and Baghdad).
* A commitment from ⁢the US and Israel⁤ not to launch strikes on Iraq.
* Kataeb Hezbollah’s Statement: A source within Kataeb Hezbollah ‍(to AFP) said‍ Tsurkov was released to avoid further conflict in iraq and to facilitate the ‍US withdrawal “without a fight.”
* No Official confirmation: ⁣ Neither ⁤Israeli, American, nor Iraqi officials have publicly confirmed the details of the release or the exchange.