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Etgar Lefkovits is a correspondent in the Israel bureau of JNS (Jewish News Syndicate).

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.

Francesca Albanese
World News
Serbia blasts Albanese for ‘unacceptable interference’ after her latest criticism of Israel
Belgrade condemns the U.N. official’s remarks on its military ties with Israel, calling them beyond her mandate.
Mar. 19, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
An Israir plane at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on Oct. 31, 2024. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90.
Israel News
Israir cancels regularly scheduled flights until Passover
Mar. 19, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Argentina's President Javier Milei speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the bombing at the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires that killed 29 people and wounded 200, at the Israeli Embassy Square in Buenos Aires on March 17, 2026. Photo by Juan Mabromata/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
Milei: Argentina’s commitment to the United States and Israel is ‘unwavering’
Mar. 19, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Eritrean Migrant
Features
Eritrean migrant who saved IDF officer on Oct. 7 settles down in Israel for good
“This is the little bit we can do to express our thanks to someone who risked their life to save an Israeli officer,” said former Interior Minister Moshe Arbel.
Nov. 18, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City visits at the Westren Wall in Jerusalem, Aug. 22, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Israel News
Eric Adams: If I were a Jewish New Yorker I’d be concerned about my children
The New York Jewish community must prepare themselves” amid rising antisemitism, said the outgoing New York mayor during his visit to Israel.
Nov. 17, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
Members of the Israeli delegation attending the International Council of Museums conference in Dubai. Credit: Israeli delegation to the ICOM Dubai Summit, November 13, 2025.
Israel News
Israeli museum delegation attends global summit in Dubai
The Dubai gathering comes as the landmark 2020 Abraham Accords continue to broaden in the wake of last month’s ceasefire in Gaza.
Nov. 16, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
Israeli Tourism Ministry Director General Michael Izhakov and the Pakistani Advisor and National Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Tourism, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan shake hands at the WTM fair in London. Credit: Yonatan Zachariah, November 4, 2025.
Israel News
Israeli, Pakistani tourism officials shake hands at London fair
The two countries do not have formal diplomatic relations.
Nov. 12, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
The Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Israel David Yosef accompanied by Israeli Ambassador to Argentina Eyal Sela meets with Argentinian President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Courtesy Argentinian President's office, November 11, 2025.
Israel News
Israeli chief rabbi blesses Milei during Argentina visit
Since taking office two years ago, Argentina’s president has propelled relations with Israel to unprecedented heights.
Nov. 12, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
Israel Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel at a conference in Paris on Monday. Credit: Laurent Pierre, November 10, 2025
Israel News
Israeli deputy FM urges demolition of Gaza tunnel with Hamas terrorists inside
“So long as we capitulate to their demands, the terror group will continue to further blackmail the State of Israel,” Sharren Haskel told JNS.
Nov. 11, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
Members of the new Albanian Israel Allies Caucus hold a painting depicting the history of the Jewish people at their inaugural meeting in parliament on Monday. Credit: Courtesy Israel Allies Foundation, November 10. 2025.
Antisemitism
Albania launches Israel parliamentary caucus
“We are proud to welcome Albania into our global network at a moment when standing with Israel is more important than ever,” said Israel Allies Foundation President Josh Reinstein.
Nov. 11, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
Herzog in Zambia
Israel News
Herzog strengthens Israel’s ties with Africa in historic visit to Zambia
“We hope the international community will focus on the pains in Africa at least as much as they focused on their obsession with the State of Israel.”
Nov. 11, 2025
Etgar Lefkovits
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