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Alexandr Filin’s old interview resurfaces after his death in southern Lebanon
How 12 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
55% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
Walla News republished an old interview with Staff Sergeant Alexandr Filin after he was killed in southern Lebanon. Filin had received the President’s Medal in 2018 for stopping a stabbing attack near Nablus. The IDF says he died from a likely enemy explosive device near the Litani River, and his funeral will be set after his wife and daughter return to Israel.
- 01Filin was killed in operational activity near the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
- 02He had received the President’s Medal in 2018 for foiling a stabbing attack near Nablus.
- 03The IDF says a preliminary inquiry points to an enemy bomb.
- 04Several soldiers were wounded, including three moderately and four lightly.
- 05His wife and two-year-old daughter were abroad and are returning to Israel.
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Full coverage · 12 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Alexandr Filin’s old interview resurfaces after his death in southern Lebanon
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve Soldier Alexander Filin Killed in Lebanon Was Once Celebrated for Stopping a Stabbing Attack
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Netanyahu Pays Tribute to Reservist Alex Filin Killed in South Lebanon
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israeli Soldier Who Immigrated from Ukraine Was Killed in South Lebanon
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Ukrainian Immigrant Who Saved a Soldier in Combat Dies in South Lebanon
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Alex Filin, immigrant soldier who killed attacker, is named Presidential Excellence honoree
N12Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Alone-immigrated soldier killed in Lebanon had once neutralized a terrorist and won a presidential honor
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Alex Filin, an Immigrant Soldier Killed in South Lebanon, Once Stopped a Stabbing Attack and Received a Presidential Citation
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Alexandr Filin, immigrant from Ukraine who foiled a stabbing attack, killed in southern Lebanon
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reservist Alexander Filin Killed in Southern Lebanon Explosion, Seven Others Wounded
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Defense Minister Eulogizes Reserve Sergeant Alexander Filin After Deadly Blast in Southern Lebanon
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve soldier killed in southern Lebanon blast as fighting and air defenses continue
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve Sergeant First Class Alexander Filin Killed in Southern Lebanon Fighting
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve Master Sergeant Alexander Filin Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reservist killed in Hezbollah blast in southern Lebanon, seven more soldiers wounded
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve Master Sergeant Alexander Filin Killed in Southern Lebanon Combat
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve Sergeant Alexander Filin killed by explosive in southern Lebanon
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
IDF Reserve Soldier Alexander Filin of Haifa Killed in Combat in Southern Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reservist Sgt. Maj. Alexander Filin Killed in Combat, Seven Others Wounded
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve soldier Alexander Filin killed by explosive blast in southern Lebanon
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Reserve Sergeant Alexander Filin Killed in Southern Lebanon Combat Incident
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