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Hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov Reveals Torture by Hezbollah Militants

11/5/2025

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Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli hostage held by Kataib Hezbollah, was released in September 2025 after United States pressure on Iraq.
She described severe torture during her captivity, including beatings and sexual assault.
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy in Iraq, claimed knowledge of her captivity and shared details from forced confessions.
The group has a history of targeting United States forces and is considered the strongest pro-Iran militia in Iraq.

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Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli hostage held by Kataib Hezbollah, was released in September 2025 after United States pressure on Iraq.
She described severe torture during her captivity, including beatings and sexual assault.
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy in Iraq, claimed knowledge of her captivity and shared details from forced confessions.
The group has a history of targeting United States forces and is considered the strongest pro-Iran militia in Iraq.