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Released Hostage Urges Swift Action for Gaza Captives

9/15/2025

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Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian doctoral student, endured torture during her captivity in Iraq.
From Sheba Medical Center, she thanked medical teams and officials while speaking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tsurkov highlighted the situation of Israeli hostages in Gaza, noting the recent birthday of twin hostages Gali and Ziv Berman.
Netanyahu confirmed the return of 207 hostages, correcting his previous count of 206.
Kidnapped in March 2023 by a pro-Iranian militia, Tsurkov urged for the expedited return of Gaza hostages.

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Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian doctoral student, endured torture during her captivity in Iraq.
From Sheba Medical Center, she thanked medical teams and officials while speaking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tsurkov highlighted the situation of Israeli hostages in Gaza, noting the recent birthday of twin hostages Gali and Ziv Berman.
Netanyahu confirmed the return of 207 hostages, correcting his previous count of 206.
Kidnapped in March 2023 by a pro-Iranian militia, Tsurkov urged for the expedited return of Gaza hostages.