10:26โขBreakthrough In Elizabeth Tsurkov Hostage Release Talks
โจThe newspapers report on significant progress in negotiations to release Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who has been held captive in Iraq by pro-Iranian militias for over two years (Haaretz, Jerusalem Post, Maariv, n12, Times, Ynet, Walla). According to Saudi channel Al-Hadath, serious efforts are being made as part of a secret understanding between the US and Iraq, with a potential deal expected within 7-10 days (Maariv, Ynet). In other news, Israeli security forces neutralized a Palestinian assailant who attempted a stabbing attack in Hebron, with no Israeli casualties reported (Kan, Jerusalem Post, Times).