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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.

Flydubai, A6-FMB, Boeing 737-8 MAX, Oct. 24, 2018. Credit: Anna Zvereva/Creative Commons via Wikimedia Commons.
World News
Flydubai, symbol of Israel-UAE ties, at center of thwarted hijacking attempt
“The UAE and the airline deserve for us to set aside speculation and allow them to thoroughly investigate what actually happened,” a former Israeli envoy to the United Arab Emirates wrote.
Sept. 30, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
An image from the new sound and light show projected on the ancient fortress walls of the northern Israeli port city of Acre, Sept. 18, 2026. Credit: Courtesy of the Acre Old City Development Company.
Israel News
Ancient Acre fortress comes alive in a new sound and light show
The audiovisual project comes as the mixed ancient old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seeks to revitalize its image after three years of regional war and local turmoil.
Sept. 30, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
An Israir plane. Credit: Moni Shapir.
U.S. News
Israir awaits authorization for Miami flights
The move by Israel’s second biggest carrier would see it go head to head against Israel’s national carrier El Al to and from the Sunshine State.
Sept. 29, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
A ground staff member looks on as an Air India aircraft lands at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on June 10, 2026. Photo by Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images.
Israel News
Air India returning to Israel
The move comes amid a resurgence in travel to and from Israel following the war, with most major international carriers already flying to Tel Aviv.
Sept. 29, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
The Jemaa el-Fnaa square and market place in the Medina quarter (Old City) of Marrakech, Morocco, Oct. 19, 2013. Photo by Boris Macek via Wikimedia Commons.
Israel News
Three Israeli carriers to fly to Morocco this fall
The increase in flights comes after the two nations agreed to upgrade diplomatic relations, including opening embassies and appointing ‌ambassadors.
Sept. 28, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Daystar Television Network co-founder Joni Lamb receives the Israel Allies Foundation annual award in Dallas, Sept. 12, 2024. Credit: Courtesy of the Israel Allies Foundation.
Israel News
Late Daystar co-founder Joni Lamb tops 2026 listing of Israel’s Christian Allies
The posthumous recognition of the former president of Daystar Television Network comes at a time when mainstream media are highly critical of Israel.
Sept. 24, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Towels and caps for sale depicting Brazilian presidential candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are seen in a residential area of Brasília on Sept. 11, 2026. Brazil will hold a presidential election on Oct. 4, 2026. Photo by Sergio Lima/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
Brazilian court rejects petition to extend voting hours on Simchat Torah
The country’s Oct. 4 general election is expected to be a cliffhanger, with the latest polls showing leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro neck and neck, and likely to face a run-off three weeks later.
Sept. 23, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
People hold pictures of victims during a ceremony to commemorate the 31st anniversary the Mutual Israelite Association of Argentina (AMIA) bombing attack which left 85 dead and more than 300 wounded, in Buenos Aires, July 18, 2025. Photo by Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images.
World News
Argentine court orders eight suspects to trial for 1994 Jewish community bombing
Seven Iranians and a Lebanese face trial in absentia for their role in the most lethal terror attack in the Latin American country’s history.
Sept. 22, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Thousands of Christian evangelists and Israelis march at a parade in center of Jerusalem, marking the Jewish holiday of Sukkot or the Feast of the Tabernacles, Oct. 4, 2023. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.
Israel News
Jerusalem Evangelical group to fight European sanctions on Israel
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem said it will sell products from Judea and Samaria at its annual Feast of Tabernacles gathering this month.
Sept. 17, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
The 2,000-year-old purification bath discovered in southern Israel in July, 2026. Credit: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority.
Israel News
2,000-year-old Jewish ritual bath uncovered intact in southern Israel
The find is clear evidence of a previously unknown community in the area during the time of the Second Temple, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Sept. 17, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
Argentinian President Javier Milei embraces Israeli Ambassador Eyal Sela at the annual memorial service commemorating the 1992 terror attack on the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires in March. Credit: Courtesy of Israeli Embassy in Argentina.
World News
Milei hailed for his historic support for Israel
Outgoing Israeli Ambassador Eyal Sela told JNS that Argentina’s president has transformed bilateral ties and exerted influence across Latin America and beyond.
Sept. 16, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits
An event on the 25th anniversary of the Durban Conference, hosted by the Israeli and U.S. Missions to the United Nations in Geneva, Sept. 15, 2026. Credit: U.S. Mission Geneva.
Israel News
Israel urges boycott of UN Durban Conference’s 25th anniversary
“By celebrating Durban, the United Nations continues to convey the message that singling out Israel is standard UN playbook,” said Israel’s ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva.
Sept. 15, 2026
Etgar Lefkovits