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Dan Elkayam: French National Killed in Bondi Attack Laid to Rest
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Dan Elkayam: French National Killed in Bondi Attack Laid to Rest

Times of IsraelDec 25
3 min read
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Key Facts

  • ✓ Dan Elkayam was 27 years old and a French national.
  • ✓ He was a semi-professional soccer player living in Sydney suburbs.
  • ✓ He was killed in the Bondi attack and laid to rest in Ashdod.
  • ✓ His mother stated he was gone because he was Jewish.

In This Article

  1. Quick Summary
  2. Life and Career in Sydney ️
  3. The Bondi Attack and Aftermath
  4. Family's Grief
  5. Legacy and Remembrance

Quick Summary#

Dan Elkayam, a 27-year-old French national, was killed in the Bondi attack and subsequently laid to rest in Ashdod. A semi-professional soccer player, Elkayam resided in the Sydney suburbs and was deeply passionate about the sport.

He was also known for his love of travel and his desire to teach poor children abroad. His mother mourned his death, stating that he was gone because he was Jewish. The loss has deeply affected those who knew him, highlighting a life cut short that was filled with ambition and community connection.

Life and Career in Sydney 🏖️#

Dan Elkayam was a 27-year-old French national who had made his home in the Sydney suburbs. He was identified as a semi-professional soccer player, indicating a high level of dedication to the sport.

Elkayam was described as someone who loved to travel. His personal aspirations extended beyond his athletic career, as he held a specific desire to teach poor children abroad.

"You are gone because you were Jewish"

— Dan Elkayam's Mother

The Bondi Attack and Aftermath#

Elkayam was a victim of the attack in Bondi. Following the tragic event, his body was transported to Israel for burial.

He was laid to rest in Ashdod, a city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. The burial took place as family and friends processed the loss of the young French national.

Family's Grief#

The loss has been devastating for Elkayam's family. His mother spoke out regarding the circumstances of his death.

She explicitly stated that he was gone because he was Jewish. This sentiment underscores the personal tragedy and the specific nature of the attack as perceived by his grieving mother.

Legacy and Remembrance#

Elkayam is remembered for his multifaceted personality. He balanced his life as an athlete with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world through education.

His passing leaves a void in the communities he was part of, both in Sydney and abroad. The focus remains on his life's potential and the tragic circumstances that ended it.

#Israel & the Region#Bondi Beach terror attack#Ashdod#French Jews#Australian Jews#antisemitism in Australia

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