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Holocaust Survivor, Rabbi Among Bondi Victims
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A Holocaust survivor died shielding his wife from gunman's bullets.
- A local rabbi, remembered for his good deeds, was among the 15 victims.
- The youngest victim was a 10-year-old girl; the oldest was 87.
A brutal attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach has claimed the lives of 15 people, sending shockwaves through the community. Among the victims were a Holocaust survivor, Alex Kleytman, who tragically died shielding his wife from the gunman's bullets, and a beloved local rabbi, Eli Schlanger, remembered for his extensive community work. French citizen Dan Elkayam, a young footballer building a new life in Sydney, was also identified among the deceased. The victims ranged in age from a 10-year-old girl to an 87-year-old, with 42 others requiring hospitalization, including two police officers. International tributes have poured in, with French President Emmanuel Macron mourning the loss of his compatriot. The incident underscores the devastating impact of violence, leaving a community grappling with profound grief and a need for healing.
