🔗 Share this article What We Know Concerning the Victims of the Bondi Shooting No fewer than 16 people perished and more than 40 sustained injuries when attackers opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach, an incident local police have called a terrorist attack. In the latest update, officials have stated the death toll is 16, including one of the alleged attackers. Furthermore, 42 injured people were admitted to the hospital. Those who died have not yet been officially identified, but authorities state their ages are between 10 and 87 years old. Below are the individuals who have been named at this time. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Known as a father of five children, he served as the assistant rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Family members and friends remembered 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 spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, meet his end in this way?” a relative asked. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their youngest child just a few months ago. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, as stated by his wife. She recounted the moments before the shooting, explaining they were standing when the gunfire erupted. “He shielded me because he wished to be near me,” she said. The husband and wife were both Holocaust survivors, having faced immense hardship in their childhood. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Eastern Europe. Dan Elkayam French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the victims. Publicly, a senior official expressed that France shared the grief of his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This cowardly attack is a fresh and tragic example of a revolting outpouring of hatred against Jews that we must combat,” the message 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 An Israeli citizen was among those killed in the incident, as per reports citing the Israeli government. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospital, many remain receiving treatment, with five in serious condition. The injured include two police officers who attended the scene. A casualty is a member of the public who rushed to the scene to confront one of the gunmen. Hailed as a hero, he sustained gunshot wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. It has been reported he was hurt and underwent treatment in hospital. Communicating, he described the incident as an “absolute bloodbath,” but also praised the response of those who came to assist. He stated he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He told reporters he listened to “a large number” of gunshots. “I thought it was something less lethal, 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.”
No fewer than 16 people perished and more than 40 sustained injuries when attackers opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach, an incident local police have called a terrorist attack. In the latest update, officials have stated the death toll is 16, including one of the alleged attackers. Furthermore, 42 injured people were admitted to the hospital. Those who died have not yet been officially identified, but authorities state their ages are between 10 and 87 years old. Below are the individuals who have been named at this time. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Known as a father of five children, he served as the assistant rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Family members and friends remembered 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 spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, meet his end in this way?” a relative asked. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their youngest child just a few months ago. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, as stated by his wife. She recounted the moments before the shooting, explaining they were standing when the gunfire erupted. “He shielded me because he wished to be near me,” she said. The husband and wife were both Holocaust survivors, having faced immense hardship in their childhood. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Eastern Europe. Dan Elkayam French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the victims. Publicly, a senior official expressed that France shared the grief of his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This cowardly attack is a fresh and tragic example of a revolting outpouring of hatred against Jews that we must combat,” the message 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 An Israeli citizen was among those killed in the incident, as per reports citing the Israeli government. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospital, many remain receiving treatment, with five in serious condition. The injured include two police officers who attended the scene. A casualty is a member of the public who rushed to the scene to confront one of the gunmen. Hailed as a hero, he sustained gunshot wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. It has been reported he was hurt and underwent treatment in hospital. Communicating, he described the incident as an “absolute bloodbath,” but also praised the response of those who came to assist. He stated he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He told reporters he listened to “a large number” of gunshots. “I thought it was something less lethal, 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.”