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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.

HaGal Sheli
Feature
The sea as healer
On the Zikim beach attacked by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, Israeli survivors are learning to surf their way back to normal life.
Feb. 18, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations CEO William C. Daroff (left) and Chair Betsy Berns Korn present a gift to the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, February 2026. Credit: Courtesy.
Israel News
Conference of Presidents leaders visit Azerbaijan, praise Baku partnership
Country’s “role in countering terrorism and extremist movements” is critical, Conference CEO William C. Daroff says.
Feb. 16, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Netanyahu
World News
Netanyahu: Iran ‘lies and cheats’
Any agreement must remove all enriched nuclear material from Iran, dismantle its enrichment infrastructure, curb its ballistic-missile program and dismantle the axis of terror that Tehran has built across the region, said the Israeli premier.
Feb. 16, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Former Israeli hostage Louis Har (center) addresses the March of Life conference in Germany on February 14, 2025. Credit: Courtesy
Israel News
Former hostage attends Holocaust commemoration led by Nazi descendant
“There is a lot of ignorance; but people who hear my story firsthand tell me that it changes their viewpoint,” Luis Har, 72, told JNS.
Feb. 15, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
An Arkia flight takes off from Ben-Gurion International Airport, March 2, 2021. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90.
Israel News
Somalia agrees to let Israeli carrier resume transiting its airspace
The nearly two week delay was seen as revenge over Israel’s recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state.
Feb. 13, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
IDF reservist combat unit in Gaza.
Feature
From fighting Hamas in Gaza to safeguarding Diaspora Jews
After fighting in Gaza, elite Israeli reservists launch a private security firm to protect Diaspora Jews and Christian supporters of Israel.
Feb. 12, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
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
Etgar Lefkovits
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
Etgar Lefkovits
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
Etgar Lefkovits
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
Etgar Lefkovits
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
Etgar Lefkovits
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
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