Trump’s hostage envoy demands Iraq free Israeli captive Adam Boehler criticized Baghdad for failing to secure the release of Princeton researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov. Feb. 6, 2025
Iraqi PM said working to free Israeli scholar from captivity Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held captive by an Iranian-backed Shi’ite militia since 2023. Jan. 24, 2025
Houthis suspend attacks following Gaza ceasefire deal The Yemeni terrorists, and Iraqi militias, signal an end to attacks on Israel and other targets, including maritime operations. Jan. 17, 2025
Sister of Israeli captive in Iraq hopeful Trump will help free her “My sister will come home when there is enough pressure applied to the Iraqi government by the U.S. government to release her.” Amelie Botbol Jan. 12, 2025
Family of Russian-Israeli hostage in Iraq meets with mediators Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by militias since her kidnapping in Baghdad in March 2023. Shirit Avitan Cohen Jan. 9, 2025
Waiting for the Middle Eastern storm to settle Ideologies do not suddenly disappear, and the region is ripe with volatility. Sarah N. Stern Jan. 3, 2025
Iraq’s pro-Iran militias said to agree not to attack Israel The agreement comes amid international pressure to dismantle the Iraqi factions and transfer their weapons to state control. Erez Linn Dec. 23, 2024
US Justice Department charges IRGC captain in murder of US citizen “The Iranian regime is actively targeting U.S. citizens,” such as Stephen Troell, “living in countries around the world for kidnapping and execution,” the prosecuting attorney said. Andrew Bernard Dec. 20, 2024
Drone ‘from the east’ intercepted over southern Israel No injuries were reported in the attack. Dec. 12, 2024