🔗 Share this article The Details Known About the Fatalities of the Bondi Beach Terror Attack At least 16 individuals lost their lives and in excess of 40 sustained injuries when gunmen shot at a Hanukah gathering at Bondi Beach, a tragedy local police are describing as a terrorist attack. According to the most recent information, authorities have announced the death toll remains at 16, including one of the alleged attackers. Additionally, 42 wounded individuals were transported to medical facilities. Those who died are still awaiting officially identified, but police believe their ages range between 10 and 87 years old. Listed are the victims who have been named so far. Eli Schlanger Originally from London rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first victim to be named. Reportedly a father-of-five, he served as the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and friends described him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a happy rabbi who went to a beach to share joy and positivity, to make the world a better place, have his life ended in this way?” a family member asked. Schlanger and his wife had recently celebrated the birth of their newest son in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, as stated by his wife. She recounted the events before the attack, saying they had been standing together when the shooting started. “He shielded me because he wanted to stay near me,” she stated. The couple were both survivors of the Holocaust, having experienced unspeakable terror in their childhood. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam French authorities have announced that French national Dan Elkayam is among the dead. In a statement, a senior official expressed that France shared the grief of his family, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This low act is a new, tragic manifestation of a revolting outpouring of antisemitic hatred that we must put a stop to,” the statement continued. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the Sydney Children’s Hospital succumbed to her injuries, police have confirmed. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was a fatality during the attack, as per multiple sources citing the Israeli foreign ministry. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospital, many remain receiving treatment, with a number in critical condition. The injured include two officers who responded to the attack. A wounded man is a bystander who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the attackers. Described as a local hero, he sustained gunshot wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. Sources state he was hurt and is receiving treatment in hospital. In a message, he recounted the scene as an “utter carnage,” but also praised the response of those who rushed to help. He stated he believed it was a “miracle” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He described he listened to “a large number” of gunshots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it penetrated my own skin and into my leg,” he said. “I was hit. I received first aid. I’m ok.”
At least 16 individuals lost their lives and in excess of 40 sustained injuries when gunmen shot at a Hanukah gathering at Bondi Beach, a tragedy local police are describing as a terrorist attack. According to the most recent information, authorities have announced the death toll remains at 16, including one of the alleged attackers. Additionally, 42 wounded individuals were transported to medical facilities. Those who died are still awaiting officially identified, but police believe their ages range between 10 and 87 years old. Listed are the victims who have been named so far. Eli Schlanger Originally from London rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first victim to be named. Reportedly a father-of-five, he served as the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and friends described him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a happy rabbi who went to a beach to share joy and positivity, to make the world a better place, have his life ended in this way?” a family member asked. Schlanger and his wife had recently celebrated the birth of their newest son in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, as stated by his wife. She recounted the events before the attack, saying they had been standing together when the shooting started. “He shielded me because he wanted to stay near me,” she stated. The couple were both survivors of the Holocaust, having experienced unspeakable terror in their childhood. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam French authorities have announced that French national Dan Elkayam is among the dead. In a statement, a senior official expressed that France shared the grief of his family, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This low act is a new, tragic manifestation of a revolting outpouring of antisemitic hatred that we must put a stop to,” the statement continued. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the Sydney Children’s Hospital succumbed to her injuries, police have confirmed. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was a fatality during the attack, as per multiple sources citing the Israeli foreign ministry. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospital, many remain receiving treatment, with a number in critical condition. The injured include two officers who responded to the attack. A wounded man is a bystander who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the attackers. Described as a local hero, he sustained gunshot wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. Sources state he was hurt and is receiving treatment in hospital. In a message, he recounted the scene as an “utter carnage,” but also praised the response of those who rushed to help. He stated he believed it was a “miracle” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He described he listened to “a large number” of gunshots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it penetrated my own skin and into my leg,” he said. “I was hit. I received first aid. I’m ok.”