IDF reserve soldier killed, 7 wounded by Hezbollah explosive in southern Lebanon

Master Sgt. Alexander Filin, 29, immigrated alone aged 12, later foiled an attack and got presidential award; senior officers among injured in blast during patrol along Litani River

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What happenedMaster Sgt. Alexander Filin, 29, immigrated alone aged 12, later foiled an attack and got presidential award; senior officers among injured in criticizes during patrol along Litani River.

What changedThe center frames it as "IDF reserve soldier killed, 7 wounded by Hezbollah explosive in southern Lebanon". The right frames it as "IDF soldier killed, seven others wounded, by IED explosion in southern Lebanon".

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Still Watching. The center frames it as "IDF reserve soldier killed, 7 wounded by Hezbollah explosive in southern Lebanon". The right frames it as "IDF soldier killed, seven others wounded, by IED explosion in southern Lebanon".

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Jun 18, 6:11 AM: The Jerusalem Post joined the source map.

Jun 18, 8:20 AM: Times of Israel joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 45/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.

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Times of Israel1h ago

IDF reserve soldier killed, 7 wounded by Hezbollah explosive in southern Lebanon

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Master Sgt. Alexander Filin, 29, immigrated alone aged 12, later foiled an attack and got presidential award; senior officers among injured in blast during patrol along Litani River

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The Jerusalem Post2h ago

IDF soldier killed, seven others wounded, by IED explosion in southern Lebanon

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Chief Sergeant First Class (res.) Alexander Filin, aged 29, from Haifa was a combat soldier in the IDF's 36th Division.

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