Police in Australia have taken seven men into custody following counter-terrorism operations in Sydney on Thursday. This occurred on the same day the nation buried the youngest victim of the fatal Bondi Beach attack.

Authorities stated that “an operation at George Street, Liverpool, in Sydney’s southwest has concluded.”

“Tactical Operations officers acted on intelligence suggesting a violent act may have been in preparation,” the department said in a statement. “As part of the inquiry, police then stopped two vehicles.”

“Investigations are ongoing, and seven men are currently helping police with their inquiries,” the statement continued.

Some reports indicate the detained individuals were allegedly en route to Bondi. Officials state there is no known link between this operation and the lethal attack on a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

Also on Thursday, the youngest casualty of that attack was buried.

The service for 10-year-old Matilda, whose surname has been withheld at her family’s request, took place in Sydney. Family, friends, and other mourners gathered to honor her memory.

“Matilda was a radiant and affectionate spirit who showed us that genuine goodness lies in the love and empathy we give to others,” her teacher, Irina Goodhew, was quoted as saying. “Remembering her encourages us to hold onto kindness and share it widely.”

Pupils at La Perouse Public School also honored Matilda, bestowing upon her an Indigenous nickname: “wuri wuri,” which translates to “the little ray of sunshine.”

Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, whose son-in-law Rabbi Eli Schlanger also died in the attack, addressed the funeral. He noted that Matilda’s parents found the compassion to inquire about his wellbeing amidst their own grief.

“They had the generosity of heart to consider someone else enduring the same pain,” Ulman said. “You provided me with strength at a moment when you yourselves needed it most.”

Matilda’s parents, Valentyna and Michael, moved to Australia from Ukraine. Michael explained that he selected his daughter’s name to express thankfulness for their new country.

“We arrived here from Ukraine… and I called her Matilda as she was our first child born in Australia. To me, Matilda seemed the quintessential Australian name,” Michael said. “So please—remember her name.”

Matilda was among 15 individuals murdered in a shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Other identified victims include Schlanger, Peter Meagher, Tibor Weitzen, Alex Kleytman, Dan Elkayam, Marika Pogany, Reuven Morrison and Rabbi Yaakov Levitan.

A father and son are believed to have perpetrated the attack, which targeted a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at the beach. Police fatally shot the father at the location, while the son suffered life-threatening wounds.

The younger alleged shooter is confronting numerous charges, such as 15 counts of murder and 40 counts of wounding/causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder. Additional charges he faces are “commit terrorist act,” “discharge firearm etc intend cause grievous bodily harm,” “cause public display of prohibited terrorist org symbol,” and “place explosive in/near building with intent cause harm.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Digital’s Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report.