Who is Elizabeth Tsurkov? Israeli-Russian graduate freed after 903 days in Hezbollah captivity

Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian graduate student, has been freed after 903 days of captivity by Hezbollah in Iraq. Abducted in March 2023 while conducting research, her release followed intense negotiations involving the US and Iraq. Her ordeal highlights the dangers faced by researchers in conflict zones and the importance of international advocacy.