🔗 Share this article What We Know Regarding the Victims of the Bondi Beach Terrorist Incident A minimum of 16 lives lost their lives and over 40 sustained injuries when assailants opened fire at a Hanukah event at Bondi Beach, a tragedy local police are describing as a terrorist attack. As of the newest reports, officials have confirmed the death toll stands at 16, which includes one of the suspected gunmen. Furthermore, 42 wounded individuals were transported to medical facilities. The victims have not yet been officially identified, but police believe their ages are from 10 and 87 years of age. Below are the victims who have been named at this time. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Reportedly a father-of-five, he served as the assistant rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Family members and acquaintances described him as “vivacious, energetic, full of life and a very warm outgoing person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a happy rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, have his life ended in this way?” a relative said. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their newest son just a few months ago. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also confirmed among the deceased, as stated by his wife. She recounted the moments leading up to the shooting, explaining they had been standing together when the gunfire erupted. “He shielded me because he wanted to stay near me,” she stated. The husband and wife were both survivors of the Holocaust, having experienced immense hardship in their childhood. They had subsequently relocated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the dead. In a statement, the Foreign Minister declared that France stood with his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This cowardly attack is a fresh and tragic example of a disgusting rise of hatred against Jews that we must put a stop to,” the statement read. One Child A child who was rushed to the a children's hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, police have confirmed. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed in the incident, according to reports citing the Israeli government. Those Injured Of the 42 people taken to hospitals, many are still receiving treatment, with a number in critical condition. Those hurt include two police officers who attended the scene. A casualty is a member of the public who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the gunmen. Described as a local hero, he sustained gunshot wounds but is recovering well in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer. It has been reported he was wounded and is receiving treatment in hospital. Communicating, he recounted the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also praised the actions of those who came to assist. He stated he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he was alive. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a media director, was another casualty in the attack. He described he heard “dozens and dozens” of gunshots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he explained. “I’ve been shot myself. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”
A minimum of 16 lives lost their lives and over 40 sustained injuries when assailants opened fire at a Hanukah event at Bondi Beach, a tragedy local police are describing as a terrorist attack. As of the newest reports, officials have confirmed the death toll stands at 16, which includes one of the suspected gunmen. Furthermore, 42 wounded individuals were transported to medical facilities. The victims have not yet been officially identified, but police believe their ages are from 10 and 87 years of age. Below are the victims who have been named at this time. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Reportedly a father-of-five, he served as the assistant rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Family members and acquaintances described him as “vivacious, energetic, full of life and a very warm outgoing person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a happy rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, have his life ended in this way?” a relative said. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their newest son just a few months ago. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also confirmed among the deceased, as stated by his wife. She recounted the moments leading up to the shooting, explaining they had been standing together when the gunfire erupted. “He shielded me because he wanted to stay near me,” she stated. The husband and wife were both survivors of the Holocaust, having experienced immense hardship in their childhood. They had subsequently relocated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the dead. In a statement, the Foreign Minister declared that France stood with his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This cowardly attack is a fresh and tragic example of a disgusting rise of hatred against Jews that we must put a stop to,” the statement read. One Child A child who was rushed to the a children's hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, police have confirmed. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed in the incident, according to reports citing the Israeli government. Those Injured Of the 42 people taken to hospitals, many are still receiving treatment, with a number in critical condition. Those hurt include two police officers who attended the scene. A casualty is a member of the public who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the gunmen. Described as a local hero, he sustained gunshot wounds but is recovering well in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer. It has been reported he was wounded and is receiving treatment in hospital. Communicating, he recounted the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also praised the actions of those who came to assist. He stated he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he was alive. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a media director, was another casualty in the attack. He described he heard “dozens and dozens” of gunshots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he explained. “I’ve been shot myself. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”