The Details Known Regarding the Those Lost of the Bondi Terror Attack

No fewer than 16 people were killed and more than 40 sustained injuries when assailants opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, an incident local police have called a terrorist attack.

According to the most recent information, authorities have stated the number of fatalities stands at 16, which includes one of the alleged attackers. Furthermore, 42 wounded individuals were transported to the hospital.

The deceased are yet to be officially identified, but investigators think their ages are between 10 and 87 years of age.

Here are the victims who have been identified to date.

Eli Schlanger

Originally from London clergyman Eli Schlanger, 41, was the first victim to be named.

Reportedly a father-of-five, he was the assistant rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Relatives and acquaintances described him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who loved to help people”.

“How can a happy rabbi who went to a beach to spread happiness and light, to make the world a better place, lose his life in this way?” a family member said.

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

Alexander Kleytman

Alexander Kleytman also lost his life, as stated by his wife.

She recounted the moments leading up to the shooting, stating they had been standing together when the shooting began. “He moved to protect me because he wished to be near me,” she recalled.

The pair were both survivors of the Holocaust, having faced unspeakable terror in their youth. They had later immigrated to Australia from Ukraine.

Dan Elkayam

The French foreign ministry have announced that French national Dan Elkayam is among the victims.

Publicly, a senior official expressed that France stood with 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 eradicate,” the message read.

One Child

A child who was taken to the Sydney Children’s Hospital is among those who had died, police have confirmed.

One Israeli Citizen

An Israeli citizen was also killed in the incident, as per multiple sources citing the Israeli foreign ministry.

Those Injured

From the 42 people transported to hospital, a significant number remain under care, with a number in serious condition. Those hurt include two officers who attended the scene.

A wounded man is a bystander who attempted to intervene to tackle one of the gunmen. Hailed as a hero, he sustained gunshot wounds but is recovering well in hospital.

Arsen Ostrovsky

Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a community leader. It has been reported he was wounded and is receiving treatment in hospital.

Communicating, he recounted the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also noted the actions of those who came to assist. He stated he believed it was a “miracle” he was alive.

Evan Zlatkis

Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was also injured in the attack. He told reporters he heard “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 said. “I was hit. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”