The Details Known Concerning the Fatalities of the Bondi Terror Attack

No fewer than 16 people were killed and more than 40 were wounded when assailants shot at a Hanukah gathering at Bondi Beach, an attack Australian police have called a act of terrorism.

As of the newest reports, officials have announced the death toll is 16, including one of the alleged gunmen. Moreover, 42 injured people were admitted to the hospital.

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

Below are the individuals who are known so far.

Eli Schlanger

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

Reportedly a father of five children, he worked as the associate rabbi at Chabad of Bondi. Family members and friends remembered him as “vivacious, energetic, full of life and a very kind and sociable person who loved to help people”.

“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 asked.

Schlanger and his wife celebrated the birth of their newest son just a few months ago.

Alexander Kleytman

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

She told the moments leading up to the attack, stating they were standing when the gunfire erupted. “He moved to protect me because he wished to be near me,” she said.

The husband and wife were both survivors of the Holocaust, having endured immense hardship in their childhood. They had subsequently relocated to Australia from Ukraine.

Dan Elkayam

French authorities have announced that French national Dan Elkayam is among the victims.

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

“This low act is a new, tragic manifestation of a disgusting rise of antisemitic hatred that we must put a stop to,” the statement continued.

One Child

A 10-year-old girl who was taken to the Sydney Children’s Hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, according to police reports.

One Israeli Citizen

A national of Israel was among those killed in the incident, as per multiple sources referencing the Israeli government.

Those Injured

From the 42 people transported to hospital, a significant number remain receiving treatment, with several in critical condition. The injured include two officers who attended the scene.

One of the injured is a bystander who rushed to the scene to confront one of the gunmen. Described as a local hero, he sustained bullet wounds but is expected to recover in hospital.

Arsen Ostrovsky

One of those wounded is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. It has been reported he was hurt and underwent treatment in hospital.

Communicating, he recounted the incident as an “absolute bloodbath,” but also noted the actions of those who came to assist. He said he believed it was a “miracle” he was alive.

Evan Zlatkis

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

“Initially, I believed it was rubber bullets, but it penetrated my own skin and into my leg,” he stated. “I was hit. I received first aid. I’m ok.”