🔗 Share this article The Details Known About the Those Lost of the Bondi Terrorist Incident No fewer than 16 individuals lost their lives and more than 40 were hurt when gunmen shot at a Hanukah event at Bondi Beach, an incident local police are describing as a act of terrorism. According to the most recent information, officials have stated the number of fatalities remains at 16, including one of the suspected gunmen. Additionally, 42 people with injuries were admitted to hospital. Those who died are still awaiting officially identified, but investigators think their ages are between 10 and 87 years old. Below are the individuals who have been identified at this time. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first victim to be named. Described as a father of five children, he worked as the assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Family members and acquaintances remembered him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a joyful rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, have his life ended in this way?” a relative remarked. Schlanger and his wife had recently celebrated the birth of their newest son in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, as stated by his wife. She recounted the moments leading up to the shooting, explaining they were standing when the gunfire started. “He shielded me because he wished to be near me,” she recalled. The couple were both Holocaust survivors, having faced immense hardship in their childhood. They had later moved to Australia from Eastern Europe. Dan Elkayam The French foreign ministry have announced that French man Dan Elkayam is among the dead. Officially, the Foreign Minister declared that France shared the grief of his family, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This cowardly attack is a new, tragic manifestation of a disgusting rise of antisemitic hatred that we must put a stop to,” the message continued. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the a children's hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, according to police reports. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed during the attack, as per reports citing the Israeli government. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospitals, a significant number remain under care, with several in a critical state. The injured comprise two officers who attended the scene. One of the injured is a bystander who attempted to intervene to confront one of the attackers. Hailed as a hero, he received bullet wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a community leader. Reports indicate he was injured and is receiving treatment in hospital. Communicating, he recounted the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also praised the actions of those who came to assist. He said he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a media director, was also injured in the attack. He described he heard “dozens and dozens” of gunshots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he said. “I sustained a gunshot wound. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”
No fewer than 16 individuals lost their lives and more than 40 were hurt when gunmen shot at a Hanukah event at Bondi Beach, an incident local police are describing as a act of terrorism. According to the most recent information, officials have stated the number of fatalities remains at 16, including one of the suspected gunmen. Additionally, 42 people with injuries were admitted to hospital. Those who died are still awaiting officially identified, but investigators think their ages are between 10 and 87 years old. Below are the individuals who have been identified at this time. Eli Schlanger Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first victim to be named. Described as a father of five children, he worked as the assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Family members and acquaintances remembered him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who was dedicated to assisting others”. “How can a joyful rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, have his life ended in this way?” a relative remarked. Schlanger and his wife had recently celebrated the birth of their newest son in October. Alexander Kleytman Alexander Kleytman was also among those killed, as stated by his wife. She recounted the moments leading up to the shooting, explaining they were standing when the gunfire started. “He shielded me because he wished to be near me,” she recalled. The couple were both Holocaust survivors, having faced immense hardship in their childhood. They had later moved to Australia from Eastern Europe. Dan Elkayam The French foreign ministry have announced that French man Dan Elkayam is among the dead. Officially, the Foreign Minister declared that France shared the grief of his family, the Jewish community, and the Australian people. “This cowardly attack is a new, tragic manifestation of a disgusting rise of antisemitic hatred that we must put a stop to,” the message continued. One Child A 10-year-old girl who was rushed to the a children's hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, according to police reports. One Israeli Citizen One victim from Israel was among those killed during the attack, as per reports citing the Israeli government. Those Injured From the 42 people transported to hospitals, a significant number remain under care, with several in a critical state. The injured comprise two officers who attended the scene. One of the injured is a bystander who attempted to intervene to confront one of the attackers. Hailed as a hero, he received bullet wounds but is in stable condition in hospital. Arsen Ostrovsky One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a community leader. Reports indicate he was injured and is receiving treatment in hospital. Communicating, he recounted the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also praised the actions of those who came to assist. He said he felt it was a “stroke of luck” he survived. Evan Zlatkis Evan Zlatkis, a media director, was also injured in the attack. He described he heard “dozens and dozens” of gunshots. “Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he said. “I sustained a gunshot wound. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”