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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.

Delta delays return of Tel Aviv route until June as damage from missile debris prompts renewed passenger limits and widespread cancellations.
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance seeks to promote Holocaust education and awareness worldwide.
Nearly 60,000 Israelis tourists visited Azerbaijan between January and November, with an additional 90,000 Israeli travelers connecting through Baku.
The flag carrier raked in record-breaking profits over the past two years when it flew as a virtual monopoly.
In 2026, 22 million passengers are expected to travel through Israel’s main international airport.
“We are committed and able to defend ourselves, and our cooperation further enhances that capability,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The three allies are reportedly examining the creation of a joint rapid-response military force.
Israel has “somewhat of a veto,” but it “doesn’t mean that the Turks can’t have some role” in the Gaza ceasefire, the U.S. ambassador tells JNS.
The show of support comes as Argentina plans to open its embassy in Jerusalem in the spring, and as Hungary is also weighing a similar move.