The Details Known Regarding the Fatalities of the Bondi Terrorist Incident

No fewer than 16 individuals perished and more than 40 were wounded when attackers opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, an attack Australian police are describing as a act of terrorism.

According to the most recent information, authorities have confirmed the death toll stands at 16, including one of the suspected attackers. Furthermore, 42 injured people were transported to hospital.

Those who died are yet to be publicly named, but police believe their ages span from 10 and 87 years of age.

Listed are the individuals who are known at this time.

Eli Schlanger

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

Described as a father of five children, he worked as the assistant rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Relatives and acquaintances remembered him as “lively, dynamic, and vibrant and a very kind and sociable person who was dedicated to assisting others”.

“How is it possible that 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 said.

Schlanger and his wife celebrated the arrival of their youngest child in October.

Alexander Kleytman

Alexander Kleytman was also confirmed among the deceased, as stated by his wife.

She told the events leading up to the shooting, saying they had been standing together when the shooting erupted. “He pushed his body up because he wanted to stay near me,” she said.

The couple were both Holocaust survivors, having faced unspeakable terror in their childhood. They had subsequently moved to Australia from Ukraine.

Dan Elkayam

The French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is among the dead.

Publicly, the Foreign Minister said that France shared the grief of his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people.

“This despicable act 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 taken to the Sydney Children’s Hospital has been confirmed among the fatalities, police have confirmed.

One Israeli Citizen

One victim from Israel was among those killed in the incident, according to reports referencing the Israeli government.

Those Injured

From the 42 people transported to hospitals, many remain under care, with a number in a critical state. Those hurt comprise two police officers who attended the scene.

One of the injured is a bystander who attempted to intervene to tackle one of the attackers. Described as a local hero, he received gunshot wounds but is recovering well in hospital.

Arsen Ostrovsky

Among the injured is Arsen Ostrovsky, a public affairs professional. Reports indicate he was wounded and is receiving treatment in hospital.

Communicating, he described the scene as an “utter carnage,” but also praised the response of those who rushed to help. He said he believed it was a “stroke of luck” he was alive.

Evan Zlatkis

Evan Zlatkis, a community director, was also injured in the shooting. He told reporters he listened to “a large number” of shots.

“Initially, I believed it was something less lethal, but it penetrated my own skin and into my leg,” he stated. “I sustained a gunshot wound. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”