The Details Known Concerning the Victims of the Bondi Beach Terror Attack

At least 16 lives perished and in excess of 40 were wounded when gunmen shot at a Hanukah event at Bondi Beach, an incident Australian police are describing as a act of terrorism.

According to the most recent information, officials have stated the number of fatalities remains at 16, which includes one of the alleged gunmen. Furthermore, 42 injured people were taken to the hospital.

The deceased have not yet been publicly named, but police believe their ages span between 10 and 87 years old.

Here are the victims who have been named so far.

Eli Schlanger

Originally from London rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first to be publicly identified.

Described as a father-of-five, he was the associate rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Relatives and friends spoke of him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very warm outgoing 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 remarked.

Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their newest son just a few months ago.

Alexander Kleytman

Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, according to his wife.

She described the moments before the attack, explaining they had been standing together when the gunfire erupted. “He pushed his body up because he wished to be near me,” she stated.

The couple were both survivors of the Holocaust, having endured immense hardship in their youth. They had later relocated to Australia from Eastern Europe.

Dan Elkayam

French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the dead.

In a statement, a senior official declared that France mourned 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 antisemitic hatred that we must put a stop to,” the statement read.

One Child

A young girl, aged 10 who was rushed to the Sydney Children’s Hospital succumbed to her injuries, police have confirmed.

One Israeli Citizen

One victim from Israel was also killed in the incident, as per reports referencing the Israeli foreign ministry.

Those Injured

From the 42 people transported to hospitals, many are still under care, with a number in serious condition. Those hurt comprise two officers who responded to the attack.

One of the injured is a bystander who attempted to intervene to confront one of the gunmen. Described as a hero, he received 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.

In a message, he described the incident as an “utter carnage,” but also praised the response of those who came to assist. He stated he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he was alive.

Evan Zlatkis

Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the attack. He described he listened to “a large number” of gunshots.

“Initially, I believed it was something less lethal, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he stated. “I sustained a gunshot wound. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”