🔗 Share this article Information Available Regarding the Fatalities of the Bondi Beach Terror Attack No fewer than 16 lives lost their lives and more than 40 were hurt when attackers fired on a Hanukah celebration at Bondi Beach, an incident Australian police have called a terrorist attack. According to the most recent information, officials have announced the number of fatalities remains at 16, including one of the suspected gunmen. Moreover, 42 people with injuries were taken to hospital. The deceased are yet to be formally identified, but investigators think their ages are between 10 and 87 years of age. Here are the victims who have been named to date. Eli Schlanger London-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Reportedly a father-of-five, he was the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and acquaintances remembered him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very warm outgoing person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How is it possible that a joyful rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, lose his life in this way?” a family member remarked. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their youngest child just a few months ago. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, according to his wife. She told the moments leading up to the attack, stating they were standing when the gunfire erupted. “He pushed his body up because he wished to be near me,” she recalled. The couple were both survivors of the Holocaust, having faced immense hardship in their youth. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam French authorities have confirmed that French man Dan Elkayam is a casualty. In a statement, the Foreign Minister declared that France shared the grief of his family, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This low act is a fresh and tragic example of a revolting outpouring of antisemitic hatred that we must eradicate,” the message continued. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the Sydney Children’s Hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, authorities stated. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed during the attack, as per multiple sources referencing the Israeli government. Those Injured From the 42 people taken to hospitals, a significant number are still receiving treatment, with a number in critical condition. The injured include two officers who responded to the attack. A casualty is a bystander who attempted to intervene to confront one of the gunmen. Hailed as a local hero, he received bullet wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer. It has been reported he was injured and is receiving treatment in hospital. In a message, he recounted the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also praised the actions of those who rushed to help. He stated he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was also injured in the attack. He said he heard “a large number” of shots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he stated. “I was hit. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”
No fewer than 16 lives lost their lives and more than 40 were hurt when attackers fired on a Hanukah celebration at Bondi Beach, an incident Australian police have called a terrorist attack. According to the most recent information, officials have announced the number of fatalities remains at 16, including one of the suspected gunmen. Moreover, 42 people with injuries were taken to hospital. The deceased are yet to be formally identified, but investigators think their ages are between 10 and 87 years of age. Here are the victims who have been named to date. Eli Schlanger London-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Reportedly a father-of-five, he was the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and acquaintances remembered him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very warm outgoing person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How is it possible that a joyful rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, lose his life in this way?” a family member remarked. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their youngest child just a few months ago. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, according to his wife. She told the moments leading up to the attack, stating they were standing when the gunfire erupted. “He pushed his body up because he wished to be near me,” she recalled. The couple were both survivors of the Holocaust, having faced immense hardship in their youth. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam French authorities have confirmed that French man Dan Elkayam is a casualty. In a statement, the Foreign Minister declared that France shared the grief of his family, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This low act is a fresh and tragic example of a revolting outpouring of antisemitic hatred that we must eradicate,” the message continued. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the Sydney Children’s Hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, authorities stated. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed during the attack, as per multiple sources referencing the Israeli government. Those Injured From the 42 people taken to hospitals, a significant number are still receiving treatment, with a number in critical condition. The injured include two officers who responded to the attack. A casualty is a bystander who attempted to intervene to confront one of the gunmen. Hailed as a local hero, he received bullet wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer. It has been reported he was injured and is receiving treatment in hospital. In a message, he recounted the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also praised the actions of those who rushed to help. He stated he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was also injured in the attack. He said he heard “a large number” of shots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he stated. “I was hit. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”