Bondi terror suspects spent whole Philippines visit in city and rarely left hotel, staff and police say

The GuardianWednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:36:25 PM
Bondi terror suspects spent whole Philippines visit in city and rarely left hotel, staff and police say
  • Philippine police have stated that Naveed and Sajid Akram, suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack, spent their entire four-week visit in Davao City, rarely leaving their hotel, which counters speculation that they underwent training during their stay.
  • This development is significant as it raises questions about the suspects' activities and intentions while in the Philippines, particularly in light of the recent mass shooting at Bondi Beach that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
  • The incident at Bondi Beach, classified as a terrorist act, has shocked the Australian community, particularly among Jewish populations, and has prompted discussions about the motivations behind such attacks, with officials citing links to extremist ideologies.
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