Iraqi FM 'categorically denies' status reports of Israeli-Russian hostage

The Iraqi Foreign Minister said that his country's Prime Minister was "making great efforts to release," Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov.

Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in Iraq earlier this year by Iranian-backed terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah.

Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in Iraq earlier this year by Iranian-backed terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah.

(photo credit: Elizabeth Tsurkov, THAIER AL-SUDANI/REUTERS)

JANUARY 25, 2025 22:48

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