Funeral Held for 10-Year-Old Bondi Shooting Victim

A funeral was conducted on Thursday for Matilda, a 10-year-old victim of the recent shooting incident in Bondi, Sydney. Matilda was among 15 individuals reported killed during an attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday.

Incident Context

The shooting occurred at Sydney's Bondi Beach during an event commemorating the start of Hanukkah. The incident involved two gunmen opening fire, leading to the reported fatalities.

Family Remarks

Speaking to the BBC at the funeral, Lina Chernykh, Matilda's aunt, indicated that the family has appealed to the community to refrain from allowing Matilda's death to escalate anger. Chernykh also communicated the Sydney Jewish community's desire for further measures to address antisemitism. She characterized Matilda as a joyful child and expressed a wish for that characteristic to be remembered.

Pre-Incident Footage

Footage released by the family shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger performing the Tefillin prayer ritual with Matilda's father, Michael. Matilda is visible in the footage wearing a yellow dress, prior to the attack.