Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian graduate student from Princeton, has been freed after being held captive by Hezbollah for over two years in Iraq. Former President Donald Trump announced her release, stating that she is currently safe at the US embassy in Baghdad. The family of Tsurkov expressed gratitude towards Trump and US envoy Boehler for their efforts in securing her freedom. Tsurkov was reportedly subjected to torture during her captivity, but she has now been released after 903 days. This development marks a significant relief for her family and the academic community.