🔗 Share this article Information Available Regarding the Those Lost of the Bondi Beach Shooting A minimum of 16 lives lost their lives and in excess of 40 sustained injuries when assailants shot at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, an incident local authorities have called a terrorist attack. In the latest update, officials have confirmed the number of fatalities is 16, which includes one of the suspected gunmen. Additionally, 42 people with injuries were transported to hospital. Those who died have not yet been formally identified, but authorities state their ages range between 10 and 87 years old. Listed are the victims who are known to date. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first to be publicly identified. Known as a father of five children, he was the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and acquaintances spoke of him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who loved to help people”. “How can a happy rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, meet his end in this way?” a family member said. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the birth of their youngest child in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, according to his wife. She described the moments leading up to the attack, explaining they had been standing together when the shooting began. “He shielded me because he wished to be near me,” she stated. The pair were both survivors of the Holocaust, having faced immense hardship in their childhood. They had subsequently moved to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam The French authorities have confirmed that French man Dan Elkayam is among the victims. In a statement, the Foreign Minister said that France mourned with his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This despicable act is a new, tragic manifestation of a revolting outpouring of hatred against Jews that we must combat,” the statement read. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the a children's hospital succumbed to her injuries, police have confirmed. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed in the incident, according to reports referencing the Israeli foreign ministry. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospital, many remain under care, with several in a critical state. Those hurt comprise two police officers who attended the scene. One of the injured is a bystander who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the attackers. Described as a local hero, he sustained bullet wounds but is recovering well in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. It has been reported he was hurt and underwent treatment in hospital. Communicating, he recounted the incident as an “absolute bloodbath,” but also noted the response of those who rushed to help. He stated he believed it was a “stroke of luck” he was alive. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He said he heard “a large number” of shots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it penetrated my own skin and into my leg,” he explained. “I sustained a gunshot wound. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”
A minimum of 16 lives lost their lives and in excess of 40 sustained injuries when assailants shot at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, an incident local authorities have called a terrorist attack. In the latest update, officials have confirmed the number of fatalities is 16, which includes one of the suspected gunmen. Additionally, 42 people with injuries were transported to hospital. Those who died have not yet been formally identified, but authorities state their ages range between 10 and 87 years old. Listed are the victims who are known to date. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first to be publicly identified. Known as a father of five children, he was the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and acquaintances spoke of him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who loved to help people”. “How can a happy rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, meet his end in this way?” a family member said. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the birth of their youngest child in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, according to his wife. She described the moments leading up to the attack, explaining they had been standing together when the shooting began. “He shielded me because he wished to be near me,” she stated. The pair were both survivors of the Holocaust, having faced immense hardship in their childhood. They had subsequently moved to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam The French authorities have confirmed that French man Dan Elkayam is among the victims. In a statement, the Foreign Minister said that France mourned with his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This despicable act is a new, tragic manifestation of a revolting outpouring of hatred against Jews that we must combat,” the statement read. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the a children's hospital succumbed to her injuries, police have confirmed. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed in the incident, according to reports referencing the Israeli foreign ministry. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospital, many remain under care, with several in a critical state. Those hurt comprise two police officers who attended the scene. One of the injured is a bystander who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the attackers. Described as a local hero, he sustained bullet wounds but is recovering well in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. It has been reported he was hurt and underwent treatment in hospital. Communicating, he recounted the incident as an “absolute bloodbath,” but also noted the response of those who rushed to help. He stated he believed it was a “stroke of luck” he was alive. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He said he heard “a large number” of shots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it penetrated my own skin and into my leg,” he explained. “I sustained a gunshot wound. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”