Unraveling the Bondi Beach Attack: No Military Links Found

Philippine officials confirmed no evidence of military training for suspects in the Bondi Beach attack. Despite media reports, they dismissed any links to terrorist training in the Philippines. The investigation into the travel itinerary of the suspects from November 1 to 28 is ongoing.

On Wednesday, the Philippines' National Security Adviser stated that the suspects involved in the Bondi Beach attack had no military training in the country. Despite speculations, mere travel to the Philippines does not confirm any form of terrorist training.

Eduardo Año highlighted that the short duration of the suspects' visit could not have accommodated meaningful training. The attack, which killed 15 during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, has heightened fears of antisemitism.

Año dismissed outdated portrayals of the southern Philippines as a terrorist hotspot, noting that since the 2017 Marawi siege, Philippine forces have weakened ISIS-affiliated groups significantly.

(With inputs from agencies.)