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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.

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak speaks during a protest against judicial reform in Tel Aviv, June 24, 2023. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.
Israel News
Complaint seeks police probe into Ehud Barak and Wexner Foundation
The eight-page criminal complaint was filed by a Likud lawmaker and an Israeli NGO after newly released documents suggested that Jeffrey Epstein was involved in payment made to the former Israeli premier
Mar. 17, 2026
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Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (center) with Israeli Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel and American lawmakers at an Israel Allies Foundation gathering on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 2025. Credit: Courtesy.
World News
Dozens of international lawmakers urge regime change in Iran
Mar. 12, 2026
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An American Airlines plane. Photo by Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons.
Israel News
American Airlines delays return to Israel until April due to Iran war
Mar. 11, 2026
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MK Ohad Tal chairs the cross-parliamentary meeting of lawmakers from Israel, Greece, Cyprus and the U.S. at the Knesset, Feb. 10, 2026. Credit: Ohad Tal/X.
World News
Lawmakers urge boosting Eastern Mediterranean alliance as bulwark against Turkey
“Strengthening cooperation between Israel, Cyprus, Greece and the United States is a strategic asset and a response to curbing Turkey’s ambitions.”
Feb. 11, 2026
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Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano (left) and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Jerusalem on Feb. 8, 2026. Credit: GPO.
World News
Israeli FM: Iran’s ballistic missiles endanger Europe
The Islamic regime destabilizes the Middle East and seeks to spread its terrorism to other continents, including Latin America, says Gideon Sa’ar.
Feb. 8, 2026
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El Al
Israel News
El Al to be fined $39 million for price-gouging during war
The fine, which is the top penalty afforded by law, is subject to a hearing.
Feb. 8, 2026
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El Al Airplanes
Israel News
El Al to fly to Vietnam, Korea and the Philippines
The thrice-weekly flights to each capital will bring to a record 60 the number of destinations serviced by the airline.
Feb. 8, 2026
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El Al Airplanes
Israel News
Israel to build international airport near Beersheva
The Cabinet is set to formally approve the Ziklag project.
Feb. 5, 2026
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Bill Ackman, Tel Aviv
Israel News
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange up nearly 100% since Gaza war
Foreign investors purchased local shares worth $1.27 billion last year, primarily of companies in the financial and defense sectors.
Feb. 5, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Israel and Azerbaijan sign a memorandum of understanding on artificial intelligence in Jerusalem. Credit: Haim Zach / GPO February 3, 2026.
Israel News
Israel and Azerbaijan sign AI agreement in Jerusalem
“AI is not the instrument of the future, it is the instrument of the present,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Feb. 4, 2026
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Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz cuts the ribbon for the official opening of the the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026 on Tuesday in Tel Aviv. Credit: Ronen Horesh, February 3, 2026.
Israel News
International tourism expo kicks off in Israel amid Iran tension
“The last couple of years were difficult ones, with a dramatic drop in tourists during the war, but there are signs of optimism as the buds of recovery are beginning to be seen,” said Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz.
Feb. 4, 2026
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