Information Available About the Victims of the Bondi Beach Terrorist Incident

At least 16 lives lost their lives and over 40 sustained injuries when attackers shot at a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach, a tragedy local authorities are describing as a terrorist attack.

According to the most recent information, officials have announced the death toll stands at 16, including one of the alleged gunmen. Moreover, 42 people with injuries were taken to the hospital.

Those who died have not yet been officially identified, but investigators think their ages span between 10 and 87 years of age.

Listed are the victims who have been named so far.

Eli Schlanger

Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified.

Described as a father-of-five, he was the associate rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Family members and friends spoke of him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who loved to help people”.

“How is it possible that a happy rabbi who went to a beach to share joy and positivity, to make the world a better place, meet his end in this way?” a family member asked.

Schlanger and his wife celebrated the birth of their youngest child just a few months ago.

Alexander Kleytman

Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, as stated by his wife.

She told the moments before the attack, explaining they were standing when the gunfire began. “He moved to protect me because he wanted to stay near me,” she said.

The husband and wife were both survivors of the Holocaust, having experienced unspeakable terror in their childhood. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Eastern Europe.

Dan Elkayam

French authorities have announced that French man Dan Elkayam is a casualty.

Publicly, the Foreign Minister said that France mourned with his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people.

“This cowardly attack is a new, tragic manifestation of a revolting outpouring of hatred against Jews that we must combat,” the statement read.

One Child

A young girl, aged 10 who was rushed to the Sydney Children’s Hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, authorities stated.

One Israeli Citizen

An Israeli citizen was a fatality during the attack, according to multiple sources citing the Israeli government.

Those Injured

Of the 42 people taken to hospitals, a significant number remain under care, with several in a critical state. The injured include two police officers who attended the scene.

One of the injured is a bystander who attempted to intervene to confront one of the gunmen. Hailed as a local hero, he sustained bullet wounds but is recovering well in hospital.

Arsen Ostrovsky

Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. Sources state he was injured and underwent treatment in hospital.

He wrote, he described the incident as an “utter carnage,” but also noted the response of those who rushed to help. He stated he felt it was a “miracle” he survived.

Evan Zlatkis

Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was also injured in the attack. He said he listened to “dozens and dozens” of gunshots.

“I thought it was something less lethal, but it penetrated my own skin and into my leg,” he said. “I’ve been shot myself. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”