Australia Mourns the Youngest Victim of the Bondi Beach Shooting

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Damien CaveDecember 18, 2025 at 09:24 AM

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The Jewish community in Sydney, Australia, mourned the death of 10-year-old Matilda Bee, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting that occurred on Sunday. Matilda was one of fifteen people killed when two gunmen, reportedly motivated by Islamic State ideology, opened fire on a crowd gathered for a Hanukkah festival. Her funeral was held on Thursday in one of Sydney’s oldest Jewish neighborhoods. Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, who lost his son-in-law and friends in the attack, led the service, emphasizing Matilda's ebullient nature. The service was attended by family, friends, and community members, all deeply affected by the tragedy.

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