Information Available Regarding the Victims of the Bondi Terror Attack

A minimum of 16 people lost their lives and over 40 sustained injuries when assailants opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, an attack Australian authorities have labeled a terrorist attack.

According to the most recent information, authorities have stated the death toll remains at 16, including one of the alleged attackers. Furthermore, 42 people with injuries were transported to medical facilities.

The victims are still awaiting formally identified, but authorities state their ages range between 10 and 87 years old.

Below are the victims who have been named at this time.

Eli Schlanger

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

Reportedly a father-of-five, he worked as the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Family members and friends spoke of 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, meet his end in this way?” a family member said.

Schlanger and his wife had recently celebrated the arrival of their newest son in October.

Alexander Kleytman

Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, according to his wife.

She described the moments leading up to the attack, stating they had been standing together when the shooting started. “He pushed his body up because he wanted to stay near me,” she said.

The pair were both Holocaust survivors, having experienced immense hardship in their youth. They had later immigrated to Australia from Eastern Europe.

Dan Elkayam

French foreign ministry have confirmed that French man Dan Elkayam is a casualty.

Officially, the Foreign Minister said that France stood with his family, the Jewish community, and the Australian people.

“This low act is a new, tragic manifestation of a disgusting rise of hatred against Jews that we must eradicate,” the message read.

One Child

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

One Israeli Citizen

An Israeli citizen was also killed in the incident, according to multiple sources citing the Israeli government.

Those Injured

Of the 42 people transported to hospital, many remain receiving treatment, with several in critical condition. Those hurt include two police officers who responded to the attack.

A casualty is a bystander who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the gunmen. Described as a hero, he received gunshot wounds but is expected to recover in hospital.

Arsen Ostrovsky

One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer. Reports indicate he was wounded and is receiving treatment in hospital.

Communicating, he recounted the incident as an “utter carnage,” but also noted the response of those who rushed to help. He said he believed it was a “miracle” he survived.

Evan Zlatkis

Evan Zlatkis, a media director, was another casualty in the attack. He described he heard “dozens and dozens” of shots.

“I thought it was something less lethal, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he explained. “I was hit. I received first aid. I’m ok.”