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Alex Filin, an Immigrant Soldier Killed in South Lebanon, Once Stopped a Stabbing Attack and Received a Presidential Citation

Senior Sergeant Major Alexandr Filin was killed in southern Lebanon. He had immigrated alone from Ukraine 14 years earlier, served in the IDF, and received a Presidential Outstanding Soldier award in 2018 after stopping a stabbing attack in Nablus.

Security7m ago

Lebanese Media Reports Drone and Artillery Strikes in South Lebanon

Al-Mayadeen reported a drone strike in Tebnit and artillery fire near al-Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon. The report did not identify a perpetrator or provide details on casualties or damage.

Security14m ago

Russia Says It Downed 555 Ukrainian Drones as Moscow Refinery Is Hit

Russia said it intercepted 555 Ukrainian drones, with debris from the interceptions damaging a refinery in Moscow. The strikes caused fuel shortages in dozens of regions and led to partial traffic disruptions around the capital.

World18m ago

Iranian source says Gaza could affect U.S.-Iran understanding

An Iranian source close to the talks said Gaza remains relevant to the atmosphere of understandings between Washington and Tehran. He warned that escalation in Gaza or Lebanon could destabilize any political deal and said implementation will determine success.

Health26m ago

Genetic Testing Is Transforming Epilepsy Care

Genetic testing and precision therapies are reshaping epilepsy care, especially for children with severe, drug-resistant disease. Doctors can now identify specific causes such as SCN1A, GLUT1, and TSC, and use targeted treatments instead of only trying drugs one by one.

General27m ago

UN School in New York Investigates Swastikas and Hate Messages in Middle School Yearbooks

UNIS in New York has opened an internal probe after swastikas and homophobic messages were found in middle school yearbooks. Jewish and Israeli parents said the school’s response was too vague, citing a prior swastika incident and an ongoing antisemitism lawsuit.

Security29m ago

Alexandr Filin, immigrant from Ukraine who foiled a stabbing attack, killed in southern Lebanon

Staff Sgt. Maj. Alexandr Filin, a 29-year-old soldier from Haifa who immigrated alone from Ukraine, was killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. Filin had previously been honored for stopping a stabbing attack at a checkpoint in Nablus. The IDF said other soldiers were wounded in the same incident, and it later struck nearby terror infrastructure with artillery fire.

World35m ago

Israeli Man Held in Cyprus on Attempted Murder Suspicion After Ayia Napa Club Fight

A 21-year-old Israeli was arrested in Cyprus and remanded for eight days on attempted murder suspicion after a nightclub fight in Ayia Napa. Police say he and another Israeli were involved in a stabbing that injured four people, including two security guards. A knife was seized at the scene, and a second Israeli suspect was arrested in hospital.

Politics40m ago

Trump and Netanyahu’s Recent Calls Turn Sour, Report Says

The Wall Street Journal says recent calls between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have turned tense. Trump reportedly told Netanyahu to stop demolitions, while aides said he was tired of Netanyahu’s hard line on war and Iran.

General55m ago

News 13 says it was duped by a fake employee, exposed with help from former Big Brother contestant

News 13 in Israel discovered that a woman it had hired was an impostor, after former Big Brother contestant Avraham Akloom raised the alarm. The network says she worked there for about a week before being fired and causing no harm.

Security1h ago

Defense Minister Eulogizes Reserve Sergeant Alexander Filin After Deadly Blast in Southern Lebanon

Israel Katz mourned reserve sergeant Alexander Filin, who was killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. Katz praised Filin's repeated reserve service and wished recovery to the wounded in the same incident.

Tech1h ago

Nazareth contest crowns Arab-school innovators in 2026 Eagle Eye competition

Nazareth’s “Eagle Eye 2026” competition showcased student tech projects from Arab schools and crowned several winners, including systems for flood prevention, sign-language translation and AI-enabled plant monitoring. The city, Touching Space and the Nazareth Space Center said the event is meant to simulate a real startup journey and train future innovators.

Health1h ago

Scientists identify immune cells that kill by self-detonation

Scientists from Ben-Gurion University and Stanford have discovered a flatworm immune cell that kills by self-explosion triggered by activin. The repotoblasts can rapidly destroy bacteria and even human cells, and the finding may help guide future cell-based therapies.

Culture1h ago

Israeli Wildlife Photographer Captures Black Bear Mother and Three Cubs in Great Smoky Mountains

Gil Arbel captured a rare encounter with a mother black bear and her three cubs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Israeli wildlife photographer said the bears nursed and played near him and his partner, Alice Mandel, while they were filming for National Geographic.

Economy1h ago

Israeli food companies profit from Gaza sales as ceasefire opens a new supply route

Israeli food companies are earning significant revenue from licensed sales into Gaza after the ceasefire opened a large supply channel. Victory disclosed NIS 100 million in monthly Gaza sales, Mehadrin reported NIS 60 million in first-quarter sales, and authorities are tightening controls amid smuggling attempts.

Security1h ago

Haifa mayor mourns reservist killed by blast in southern Lebanon

Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav eulogized reserve Staff Sergeant Alexander Filin, a Haifa resident killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. Yahav said Filin left his life and family to defend Israel and was part of a generation willing to sacrifice for the country.

Security1h ago

Woman dies after shooting in Kafr Qasim area, husband died earlier

A 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead after being shot in a car with her husband in Kafr Qasim. Her 62-year-old husband had been declared dead earlier from the same shooting.

Health1h ago

Unvaccinated one-year-old nearly dies after rare throat infection

A one-year-old unvaccinated boy was hospitalized in life-threatening condition at Shaare Zedek after rare epiglottitis nearly closed his airway. Doctors ruled out a swallowed object, confirmed Hib infection, and saved him with a tiny breathing tube. Hospital staff said the case was preventable through routine vaccination and urged parents to immunize their children.

Health1h ago

Do Snacks at World Cup Games Really Cause Pimples? Experts Say No

Israeli health experts say nuts and seeds do not have proven links to acne. They warn, however, that late-night snacking during long football matches can lead to excessive calories, salt and sleep disruption.

Sports2h ago

Colombia Defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup Opener in Mexico

Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico in the first round of the 2026 World Cup. Uzbekistan scored its first-ever World Cup goal through Abusbek Fayzullaev, but Colombia answered with goals from Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz and Jaminton Campaz.

Tech2h ago

India's low-paid data workers are training the robots of tomorrow

India has become a major source of training data for humanoid robots, with workers in places like Chennai and Karur filming everyday tasks for low pay. The work is feeding a fast-growing robotics market, but it also raises privacy and compensation concerns.

Economy2h ago

Tel Aviv stocks slide as investors reassess Iran deal and prior war optimism

Tel Aviv shares fell sharply after details of the U.S.-Iran agreement revived geopolitical concerns and prompted a correction from earlier postwar optimism. The declines were broad, with banks, defense stocks and energy-related companies hit hardest, while chipmakers held up better.

Culture2h ago

One-Bowl Vegan Summer Fruit Cake

A vegan one-bowl summer fruit cake uses peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, grapes, or cherries. It bakes at 180°C for about 45 minutes, serves 10, and keeps in the fridge for up to four days.

Culture2h ago

Fashion Is Embracing Older Women, but True Inclusion Still Lags

Fashion’s latest season elevated older women on the runway, with Chanel, Miu Miu, Gucci and others spotlighting models and stars in their 50s and 60s. The article says the shift is driven by consumer power, brand credibility and a backlash against youth obsession, but real body and age inclusion is still limited.

Health2h ago

PCOS Reframed as a Metabolic Disorder Affecting Millions of Women

Doctors have renamed PCOS as PMOS to recognize it as a broader metabolic and hormonal disorder, not just a gynecological one. The change was presented in Prague and published in The Lancet after input from more than 22,000 participants. The new framework adds metabolic testing and lifestyle-focused treatment to diagnosis and care.

Security2h ago

Lebanon Incident: Foot Patrol by Division 36 Hit by Explosive, Deputy Logistics Officer Wounded

A preliminary probe says an explosive device killed reserve Warrant Officer Alexander Pilin during a foot patrol in the Litani River area. Three other reservists were wounded, and Israeli artillery then struck terror infrastructure nearby.

Security2h ago

Reserve soldier killed by roadside bomb in southern Lebanon

The IDF announced that reserve Master Sgt. Alexandr Filin, 29, from Haifa, was killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. Several other soldiers were wounded in the same incident, and the army also detailed earlier drone and rocket attacks, ongoing operational decisions, and casualty totals since October 7.

Sports3h ago

World Cup water breaks spark debate over football’s Americanization

FIFA has made three-minute mandatory water breaks part of every 2026 World Cup match, even in air-conditioned stadiums. The rule has drawn backlash over American-style commercialization, but several coaches say it gives them valuable tactical time.

Sports3h ago

Tuchel's halftime talk sparks England's 4-2 World Cup opening win over Croatia

England beat Croatia 4-2 in Arlington to begin the 2026 World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel’s halftime talk widely credited for changing the match. Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added the others, and the result ended England’s long winless run against top-15 sides.

Sports3h ago

Messi reveals personal reason for tears after Argentina’s World Cup opener

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, but his tears after the first goal were linked to a serious health issue affecting his father. Messi said the matter was not sports-related and thanked his teammates for their support.

Security3h ago

Reserve soldier Alexander Filin killed by explosive blast in southern Lebanon

The IDF announced that Master Sgt. (res.) Alexander Filin, 29, from Haifa, was killed yesterday in southern Lebanon. He served as a fighter in Division 36 headquarters and died in an explosive-device blast.

Culture3h ago

How the War Is Reshaping the Global Reach of Israeli Women Writers

A feature on three Israeli women writers shows how their international success has been shaped, and now limited, by the war after October 7. Sarit Yishai-Levi, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen and Dorit Rabinyan describe major translation milestones, foreign audiences, and a new decline in demand for Hebrew literature.

Security3h ago

Man Shot Dead in Kafr Qasim Car, Wife Critically Wounded

A man in his 50s was shot dead in Kafr Qasim while his wife was critically injured. Police are investigating the shooting, and the article says 129 people have been murdered in the Arab community since the start of the year.

Security3h ago

Man Shot Dead in Kafr Qasim, Wife Critically Wounded

A man was shot dead in Kafr Qasim and his wife was critically injured. Police are investigating the shooting at the scene.

Weather3h ago

Slight Cooling Expected Today, With Severe Heat Stress in the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea

Temperatures will ease slightly in Israel today, especially inland and in the hills, while heat stress remains severe in the Dead Sea area and heavy in the Jordan Valley and Arava. Another small cooling is due tomorrow, followed by slight warming on Saturday and little change on Sunday.

Weather3h ago

Weather Forecast: Slight Cooling, Extreme Heat Stress at the Dead Sea

Israel will see partly cloudy to clear weather today, with a slight temperature drop inland and in the mountains. Sun exposure will be very high to extreme, and extreme heat stress is expected at the Dead Sea coast.

Sports5h ago

Ghana beats Panama 1-0 with stoppage-time winner in Toronto

Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup in Toronto. Kaleb Yirenkyi scored the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

World5h ago

Pakistan Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen Immediately, U.S. Blockade on Iranian Ports to End

Shehbaz Sharif said on X that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately and the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports will be lifted. He also said the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding will be signed Friday in Switzerland.

World6h ago

Russia Launches Missile Attack on Kyiv, No Casualties Reported

Russia fired missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, and no casualties were reported. Air raid alerts sounded across most of Ukraine, and explosions were heard in the city.

Security7h ago

Man in His 60s Seriously Wounded in Kafr Qara Shooting

A man in his 60s was shot in Kafr Qara and taken in serious condition to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera. No further details were given about the incident.