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Etgar Lefkovits

Etgar Lefkovits is an award-winning international journalist who is an Israel correspondent and feature news writer at JNS. A native of Chicago, he has two decades of experience in journalism having served as Jerusalem correspondent in one of the world’s most demanding positions. He is now based in Tel Aviv.

Aron Verständig (left) and King Carl XVI Gustaf attend a memorial service for the victims of the Holocaust at the Great Synagogue of Stockholm in Stockholm, Sweden, Jan. 27, 2024. Photo by Iwi Onodera/Getty Images.
World News
Sweden makes Holocaust denial a criminal offense
The move comes amid a sharp increase in Holocaust denial and distortion around the globe following the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israel.
Nov. 5, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
An Israir plane. Credit: Moni Shapir.
Israel News
Israir in talks to acquire rival Arkia
The two small Israeli carriers are considering a merger amid Arkia’s heavy debt.
Nov. 5, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Boy George alongside World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams and former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov at the site of the Nova music festival on November 3, 2026. Credit: Alon Levin
Israel News
Boy George at Nova massacre site: ‘I couldn’t just sit and do nothing’
‘I shouldn’t have to explain that being a human being is the right thing to do,’ the British singer told JNS during a tour of southern Israel.
Nov. 4, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Bondi Beach, Sydney
World News
Australia heightening security for Chanukah after Bondi Beach massacre
The move comes after only a handful of general-duty police officers were on duty during the terror attack in December 2025.
Nov. 3, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Flydubai airplane seen at Ben-Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, Sept. 30, 2026. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90.
Israel News
Israel Police to probe two senior Transportation Ministry officials over flydubai security failures
The ministry and the security establishment have faced harsh criticism in the wake of the foiled attack, which was prevented midair by the captain and passengers on board.
Nov. 2, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
George Deek, special Envoy to the Christian world (date unknown). Credit: Courtesy of Israel's Foreign Ministry.
Israel News
Israel’s Christian envoy warns against electing politicians with Muslim Brotherhood worldview
The unequivocal remarks come in reaction to allegations of ties between Michigan Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and the Islamist group.
Nov. 1, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
The new Museum of Moroccan Jewish Culture was inaugurated in the Moroccan city of Fez on Oct. 12, 2026. Credit: Courtesy.
World News
Morocco opens first publicly funded museum dedicated to Jewish culture in Arab Muslim country
The institution in the historic Jewish quarter of Fez showcases religious artifacts, rare manuscripts, historical archives, and digital installations on synagogues, Hebrew schools and rabbinical courts.
Oct. 30, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan embraces flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar during a reception for him and other crew members of Flight 1073 in Abu Dhabi, Oct. 27, 2026. Photo by Abdulla Al-Neyadi/UAE Presidential Court.
World News
Heroic flydubai captain and crew honored by UAE president
The scars from the Indian pilot’s injuries in the thwarted hijacking were still visible on his head during the ceremony.
Oct. 29, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Students holding Greek flags take part in a military parade in Thessaloniki on Oct. 28, 2018, during the celebrations marking Greece's National "Oxi" (No) Day, commemorating Greece's refusal to accept the ultimatum advanced by fascist Italy in 1940 during World War II. Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Israel launches Greek award honoring World War II legacy
The initiative comes amid burgeoning ties among the eastern Mediterranean allies who have united to push back against contemporary regional threats.
Oct. 28, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Israelis vote at a public school in Ra’anana on Election Day, Oct. 27, 2026. Credit: David Israel/TPS-IL.
Israel News
‘A holiday for democracy’ as a serious but festive Israel marks Election Day
Millions of Israelis turn out in record numbers for a watershed vote.
Oct. 27, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Peru's President Keiko Fujimori speaks beside Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa (unseen) during the 17th Peru-Ecuador Binational Cabinet meeting at the Government Palace in Lima on Oct. 20, 2026. Photo by Connie France/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
Peru adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
The move reflects a diplomatic realignment of center-right governments in Latin America toward Israel.
Oct. 26, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, incumbent president of Brazil and presidential candidate, waves to supporters in Sao Paulo after casting his vote on Oct. 25, 2026. Photo by Rodrigo Paiva/Getty Images.
World News
Anti-Israel Lula declared winner of Brazilian election
The unexpected comeback by the incumbent president seems sure to put a damper on relations with the U.S. and keep ties with Israel in a deep freeze.
Oct. 26, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits