US President Trump announced the release of Israeli researcher, Elizabeth Tsurkov, who had been held by Iraqi authorities for two years following allegations of espionage. The release occurred following negotiations and confirmed by the Iraqi government. Tsurkov was reportedly detained for alleged intelligence gathering activities within Iraq. The circumstances surrounding her detention remain unclear, but the release is being viewed as a diplomatic gesture.
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