Eu Day Light

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a written condolence message for the family of Reserve Master Sergeant Alexander Filin, who was killed during fighting in southern Lebanon.

In his message, Netanyahu said: “My wife and I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Reserve Master Sergeant Alexander Filin, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon and whose memory we honor with deep respect. Alexander, whose memory we cherish, was filled with a sense of duty, Zionism, and great love for the people of Israel. He immigrated alone from Ukraine to Israel, joined the Nahal Brigade, and answered the call to reserve service to heroically defend Israel’s security and the residents of the North. Together with all the citizens of Israel, we embrace his family and wish a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. May his memory be blessed and live forever in the heart of the nation.”