Failed US rescue bids and the de | NYGazet

Israeli scholar reportedly moved repeatedly before release, left alone for hours in central Baghdad home; US pressure mounted after failed rescue bids, while Iraq was caught off guard by Trump’s sudden announcement of her release

Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov returned to Israel on Wednesday after nearly two and a half years in captivity in Iraq, with much mystery still surrounding the circumstances of her release – as well as what was given in exchange. Saudi newspaper... [6657 chars]