Marc Hinawi claimed Israel's eighth medal of what is proving to be a hugely success European Games for the nation after impressing in the pool in Baku.
Hinawi registered a new personal best time of 15:25 in the final of the 1,500m after finishing third.
Reflecting on his time, which was also a junior national record, Hinawi admitted he had mixed emotions about the race.
“This feels amazing but I expected to register a better result," he said.
