What We Know About the Those Lost of the Bondi Beach Shooting

A minimum of 16 individuals were killed and over 40 sustained injuries when attackers shot at a Hanukah event at Bondi Beach, an incident Australian police are describing as a act of terrorism.

In the latest update, officials have announced the number of fatalities remains at 16, encompassing one of the alleged gunmen. Furthermore, 42 wounded individuals were transported to medical facilities.

Those who died are still awaiting publicly named, but authorities state their ages span between 10 and 87 years of age.

Listed are the individuals who have been named so far.

Eli Schlanger

London-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, was initially identified.

Known as a father of five children, he served as the assistant rabbi at a local Jewish cultural centre. Relatives and friends remembered him as “vivacious, energetic, full of life and a very warm outgoing person who was dedicated to assisting others”.

“How is it possible that a joyful rabbi who went to a beach to share joy and positivity, to make the world a better place, lose his life in this way?” a relative said.

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

Alexander Kleytman

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

She described the events leading up to the attack, saying they were standing when the gunfire started. “He shielded me because he wished to be near me,” she said.

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

Dan Elkayam

The French authorities have confirmed that French national Dan Elkayam is a casualty.

Publicly, a senior official expressed that France shared the grief of his family and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the Australian people.

“This despicable act is a new, tragic manifestation of a revolting outpouring of antisemitic hatred that we must eradicate,” the message read.

One Child

A child who was rushed to the a children's hospital is among those who had died, according to police reports.

One Israeli Citizen

One victim from Israel was also killed during the attack, as per multiple sources referencing the Israeli foreign ministry.

Those Injured

Of the 42 people transported to hospital, many are still under care, with a number in a critical state. The injured comprise two officers who attended the scene.

One of the injured is a bystander who rushed to the scene to tackle one of the attackers. Hailed as a hero, he sustained bullet wounds but is recovering well 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.

In a message, he described the scene as an “horrific scene,” but also noted the response of those who rushed to help. He stated he believed it was a “miracle” he survived.

Evan Zlatkis

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

“I thought it was something less lethal, but it’s gone into my own skin and into my leg,” he said. “I’ve been shot myself. They bandaged me up. I’m ok.”