Hostage crisis

Kataib Hezbollah, a radical Iraqi militia with strong ties to Iran, has been at the center of a high-profile case involving the prolonged captivity of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual citizen of Israel and Russia. For over two years, Tsurkov was held hostage by the militia, sparking widespread concern and condemnation...

The Israel-Hamas cease-fire, which was brokered to bring an end to the recent violence in the Gaza Strip, remains precarious with several key issues left unresolved. The primary point of contention revolves around the exchange of hostages and the remains of prisoners, a sensitive topic that has the potential to...

As the situation in Gaza continues to escalate, a pressing question lingers: why did the opportunity to secure a hostage deal and broker a cease-fire elude diplomatic efforts months ago? The answer lies in the complex dynamics of the conflict and the shifting stance of the United States, particularly under...

As the situation in Gaza continues to unfold, the families of hostages held captive by militant groups have expressed a mix of optimism and trepidation, urging the Israeli government to seize the opportunity to secure their loved ones’ release. The recent developments have raised hopes that a breakthrough may be...