🔗 Share this article The Details Known Regarding the Fatalities of the Bondi Beach Shooting At least 16 individuals lost their lives and over 40 were wounded when assailants fired on a Hanukah gathering at Bondi Beach, an attack local authorities have called a act of terrorism. In the latest update, authorities have announced the death toll remains at 16, encompassing one of the suspected gunmen. Moreover, 42 people with injuries were admitted to the hospital. Those who died are still awaiting officially identified, but authorities state their ages span from 10 and 87 years of age. Below are the individuals who have been identified so far. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Described as a father-of-five, he served as the assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and acquaintances remembered him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very warm outgoing person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a joyful rabbi who went to a beach to share joy and positivity, to make the world a better place, lose his life in this way?” a relative asked. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the birth of their newest son in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, according to his wife. She recounted the moments before the attack, stating they had been standing together when the gunfire started. “He pushed his body up because he wished to be near me,” she said. The pair were both Holocaust survivors, having experienced immense hardship in their youth. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam The French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the victims. In a statement, the Foreign Minister declared that France shared the grief of his family, 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 combat,” the statement read. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the a children's hospital is among those who had died, authorities stated. One Israeli Citizen A national of Israel was also killed during the attack, as per reports citing the Israeli foreign ministry. Those Injured Of the 42 people transported to hospitals, many remain receiving treatment, with a number in a critical state. The injured include two police officers who responded to the attack. One of the injured is a member of the public who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the attackers. Called a hero, he received gunshot 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 injured and underwent treatment in hospital. He wrote, he described the incident as an “utter carnage,” but also praised the actions of those who rushed to help. He said he felt it was a “miracle” he was alive. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He said he heard “dozens and dozens” of shots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he stated. “I’ve been shot myself. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”
At least 16 individuals lost their lives and over 40 were wounded when assailants fired on a Hanukah gathering at Bondi Beach, an attack local authorities have called a act of terrorism. In the latest update, authorities have announced the death toll remains at 16, encompassing one of the suspected gunmen. Moreover, 42 people with injuries were admitted to the hospital. Those who died are still awaiting officially identified, but authorities state their ages span from 10 and 87 years of age. Below are the individuals who have been identified so far. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified. Described as a father-of-five, he served as the assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Relatives and acquaintances remembered him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very warm outgoing person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a joyful rabbi who went to a beach to share joy and positivity, to make the world a better place, lose his life in this way?” a relative asked. Schlanger and his wife celebrated the birth of their newest son in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, according to his wife. She recounted the moments before the attack, stating they had been standing together when the gunfire started. “He pushed his body up because he wished to be near me,” she said. The pair were both Holocaust survivors, having experienced immense hardship in their youth. They had subsequently immigrated to Australia from Ukraine. Dan Elkayam The French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the victims. In a statement, the Foreign Minister declared that France shared the grief of his family, 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 combat,” the statement read. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the a children's hospital is among those who had died, authorities stated. One Israeli Citizen A national of Israel was also killed during the attack, as per reports citing the Israeli foreign ministry. Those Injured Of the 42 people transported to hospitals, many remain receiving treatment, with a number in a critical state. The injured include two police officers who responded to the attack. One of the injured is a member of the public who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the attackers. Called a hero, he received gunshot 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 injured and underwent treatment in hospital. He wrote, he described the incident as an “utter carnage,” but also praised the actions of those who rushed to help. He said he felt it was a “miracle” he was alive. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was another casualty in the shooting. He said he heard “dozens and dozens” of shots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he stated. “I’ve been shot myself. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”