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Elizabeth Tsurkov prior to her captivity in Iraq. (Courtesy)
October 3, 2025, 6:07 pm
‘Finally, blessedly, free’: Elizabeth Tsurkov in 1st statement after release from Iraq
Russian-Israeli academic thanks Trump, US for orchestrating her release earlier this month; says she was freed ‘without anything given in return to the kidnappers, Kataeb Hezbollah’
By ToI Staff
Elizabeth Tsurkov prior to her captivity in Iraq. (Courtesy)
September 11, 2025, 11:54 am
Israel’s role in Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release was minimal
Release of Israeli-Russian researcher, abducted and held in Iraq since 2023, was secured primarily through sustained pressure from DC and private intermediaries; Qatar played minor part
By Tal Schneider
Elizabeth Tsurkov in an undated photo (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 10, 2025, 3:18 am
Israeli-Russian graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity in Iraq
Family thanks US and Israel for helping secure Tsurkov’s release from Iran-backed militia, which says it freed her ‘to facilitate withdrawal of US forces,’ prevent ‘conflicts’ in Iraq
By Agencies and ToI Staff
L to R: US envoy Steve Witkoff meets families of hostages in Tel Aviv, on May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty); Mossad chief David Barnea attends a ceremony at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, on April 23, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90); Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
May 27, 2025, 11:17 pm
Barnea, Dermer reportedly set to meet Witkoff amid efforts to secure hostage deal
TV report says Hamas wants 90-day ceasefire, US envoy pushing for 60 days; Hostages Families Forum calls on Dermer to quit as head of Israeli negotiating team over fruitless efforts
By ToI Staff
Elizabeth Tsurkov in an undated photo (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 24, 2025, 4:18 pm
Reports claim deal in works to free Israeli-Russian held hostage by Iraqi militia
Arab media outlets report that negotiations are in advanced stages between US and Iraq for release of Elizabeth Tsurkov in exchange for IRGC officer, others involved in anti-US terror
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani speaks at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 20, 2025. (Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
May 20, 2025, 12:01 pm
Qatar PM says ‘fundamental differences’ between sides have stalled Doha ceasefire talks
Netanyahu reportedly keeping delegation in Doha to show US that Israel is serious about hostage deal discussions, though team may go home Tuesday; Boehler: We’re ‘closer than we ever were’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump speaks during the Saudi-US investment forum at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh on May 13, 2025. (Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
May 13, 2025, 11:53 pm
Visiting Riyadh, Trump tells Saudi Arabia: You’ll join Abraham Accords in your own time
US president acknowledges hosts not rushing to normalize ties with current Israeli government as Gaza conflict rages, says he’s working to end the war ‘as quickly as possible,’ return all hostages; only mentions Israel once
By Jacob Magid
Yael Alexander gives a statement a day after her son Edan was released from 584 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza, as other members of the family listen, at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025 (Alon Gilboa / Hostages' Families Forum)
May 13, 2025, 10:38 pm
Parents of released hostage Edan Alexander thank Trump and Witkoff, not Netanyahu
In statement at Tel Aviv hospital day after son’s release, they urge PM to negotiate to free remaining captives; Edan said kept with bag over head at times, has lasting injuries from torture
By Jessica Steinberg
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and US hostages envoy Adam Boehler (center left and right) meet with relatives of hostages held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025. (Paulina Patimer / Hostages Families Forum)
May 13, 2025, 7:37 pm
US envoys, headed to Doha for truce-hostage talks, tell families they’re optimistic
Witkoff says Trump ‘relentless’ in determination to bring everyone home, after talks jump-started by release of Alexander: ‘If we can’t solve it, will be one of the worst failures I can ever endure’
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, right, and freed hostage Edan Alexander, second right, speak by phone to US President Donald Trump, alongside Alexander's family from Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center on May 13, 2025. (Office of the Special Envoy to the Middle East/X)
May 13, 2025, 2:26 pm
Released hostage Alexander speaks to Trump, tells Netanyahu he is weak but recovering
Witkoff visits freed captive at hospital a day after his return from Gaza, facilitates call to Trump; Alexander not well enough to travel to Qatar to meet US president, family says
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
(L-R) Yael Alexander, Adi Alexander, Ruby Chen, Hagit Chen, Orna Neutra and Ronen Neutra at a press conference for the families of American-Israeli hostages in Washington on April 30, 2025. (Courtesy)
April 30, 2025, 11:54 pm
US hostage families see Trump’s May trip to region as chance for loved ones’ return
Parents of American-Israeli captives pan Netanyahu’s handling of negotiations, fearing he’s using military pressure only to ensure his government’s survival
By Jacob Magid
Yael (R) and Adi Alexander, parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who is held in Gaza by Palestinian terrorists, walk back into the West Wing of the White House after talking to reporters on December 13, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)
April 20, 2025, 8:40 am
Father of US-Israeli hostage hopeful son still alive, calls for direct talks with Hamas
Adi Alexander’s comments come after Hamas claimed it doesn’t know Edan’s fate; desperate father urges US to speak with terror group as other negotiations seem ‘stalled’
By Reuters and ToI Staff
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler speaks during a ceremony at the State Department in Washington on March 6, 2025. (Jim Watson/AFP)
April 17, 2025, 8:28 am
US envoy: I’m sure Edan Alexander is in a decent place; we’ll come for Hamas if he’s harmed
Adam Boehler says he could resume direct talks with Hamas, after they fell apart in March amid Israeli pushback; claims offer he made in those talks was coordinated with Jerusalem
By Jacob Magid
Illustrative: US President Donald Trump listens as Adam Boehler, CEO of US International Development Finance Corporation, speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House, April 14, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon/File)
April 10, 2025, 11:49 pm
Report: US envoy held direct talks with Hamas to try to give Trump win before speech
Adam Boehler sat with terror leaders three times in attempt to free Edan Alexander before address to Congress, NY Times says, but Hamas refused until it was too late
By Lazar Berman
Protesters march for the release of hostages from Gaza and against efforts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, on Route 1 outside Jerusalem, March 18, 2025. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 19, 2025, 1:14 pm
Daily Briefing Mar. 19: Day 530 – US fully supportive of Gaza strikes, but Trump stays silent
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses White House support for Israel’s strikes, the latest on US hostage envoy Adam Boehler, and US payments to the Palestinian Authority
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
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