First funerals take place for Bondi shooting victims | BBC News

The first of the funerals for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting has taken place in Sydney, with thousands gathering to mourn Rabbi Eli Schlanger.

He was among 15 people killed when two gunmen opened fire on a festival marking the first day of Hanukkah. Australia’s prime minister said that the attackers appear to have been inspired by Islamic State group.

Rabbi Schlanger, who was known as the “Bondi Rabbi” and had helped organise Sunday’s event, was born in the UK. His wife gave birth to their fifth child just two months ago.

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