Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda calls for copycats after attempted hijacking

Terrorist organization behind the 9/11 attacks praises Omani hijacker, calls for others to hijack planes to attack the US and Israel.

Clinton reveals:

CIA abandoned pre-9/11 plan to take out bin Laden

Former President Bill Clinton says the CIA scrapped a pre-9/11 operation against Osama bin Laden over fears it could kill innocent civilians.

9/11 25th anniversary

1998 memo warned Clinton of plan to hijack commercial airliner

A newly declassified CIA memo from 1998 warned President Bill Clinton that Al-Qaeda leader could target the US with a hijacked, explosive-packed commercial airplane.

Mamdani hands 9/11 pen to Al Qaeda terrorist's lawyer

What was supposed to be a solemn ceremony honoring the victims of 9/11 took an explosive turn when NYC Mayor handed the ceremonial signing pen to his chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem, a controversial lawyer who once represented an Al Qaeda terrorist.

The buck stops at Israel and Trump- since everyone else runs away

Leaving everything to Israel and Trump, while criticizing them, doesn't work when you are stranded in a war zone. Westerners suddenly discovered, with belated horror, that the world is not an Airbnb catalogue and that history does not pause to let them check out. Opinion.

US strikes terrorist in northwest Syria

US forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ISIS ambush on Americans in Syria.

Mamdani appoints terrorist defender to NY chief council

The incoming mayor of New York has announced the appointment of attorney Ramzi Kassem as New York's legal counsel. Kassem, born in Syria, previously defended an al-Qaeda terrorist.

Mamdani taps lawyer who defended Al-Qaeda terrorist for post

New York Post reports that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani may appoint Ramzi Kassem - who defended an Al-Qaeda terrorist and led anti-Israel activism - as NYC’s top legal advisor.

US drone strike in Yemen kills two suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists

A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province eliminates two alleged Al-Qaeda terrorists riding a motorcycle. The strike comes amid ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

UK:

Fury as judge wishes 7/7 bombings mastermind 'all the best'

Fury as judge wishes 7/7 bombings mastermind Haroon Aswat 'all the best' as he prepares to walk free in Britain despite fears he's still a risk.

State Department increases bounty for Al-Qaeda chief

The US increases its reward for information on AQAP leader Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki to $10 million.

US-blamed strikes eliminate nine Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen

Nine members of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, including a local leader, killed in strikes attribued to the US in southern Yemen.

My father's Jewish, my mother's Jewish, I'm Jewish

The terrorist responsible for Daniel Pearl's monstrous murder has finally been eliminated. This is the time to remember Daniel Pearl's proud final words, said before he was beheaded by the same barbaric monsters we are still fighting today. Op-ed.

Who are the shadowy figures defending Mahmoud Khalil?

As always in such shady tales, the simplest questions are the hardest to answer. To start: Who, exactly, is Mahmoud Khalil? and once we know that, who is defending him? and paying for it? Opinion

US eliminates top leader of Al-Qaeda branch in Syria

US military announces it eliminated a senior military leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda.

Strike in Syria:

US army eliminates senior member of Al-Qaeda offshoot

CENTCOM announces that its forces eliminated a terrorist from the Hurras al-Din organization, an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria.

In strike in Syria:

US eliminates senior terrorist from Al-Qaeda offshoot

CENTCOM announces that its forces conducted a precision strike in Northwest Syria, targeting and killing Muhammad Salah al-Za’bir, a senior operative in the Hurras al-Din terrorist organization.

Syrian rebels, al-Qaeda ties, and why Israel should worry

For Israel, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham represents a dangerous development. Op-ed.

Al-Qaeda offshoot announces death of its leader

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula says its leader, Khalid Batarfi, was killed. No cause of death provided.

Philadelphia:

Teen charged with plotting ‘catastrophic terrorist attack’

17-year-old arrested after bing in contact with Al Qaeda-linked terror group, purchasing bomb-making material.

Prominent Al-Qaeda leader arrested in Lebanon

Lebanese army arrests prominent Al-Qaeda leader in Deir Ammar town, northeast of the city of Tripoli.

US identifies new leader of Al-Qaeda

State Department says Saif al-Adel, an Iran-based Egyptian, replaced Ayman al-Zawahiri as Al-Qaeda leader.

US intelligence official:

'It is unclear who succeeded Al-Qaeda leader'

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri was believed to have been killed in a US raid last year, but his succession remains unclear.

Watch: Fighter pilot recalls suicide mission to stop 9/11 plane

The rookie pilot was given a command she will never forget.

Biden on 9/11:

'Our commitment to prevent another attack is without end'

Biden touts killings of two Al-Qaeda leaders during speech on 21-year anniversary of September 11 attacks.

Afghanistan? ISIS? College students asked who was behind 9/11

How much does an average American college student know about the 9/11 terrorist attacks? You may be surprised to find out.

Watch: The Israeli commando who almost foiled the 9-11 attack

The American entrepreneur and MIT graduate made Aliyah at the age of 14 and served in the IDF's elite Sayeret Matkal commando unit.

Taliban claims:

'We haven't found body of eliminated Al-Qaeda leader'

Taliban says it has not found the body of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a US air strike in Kabul last month.

The Taliban is back in hot water

Zawahiri’s death and the unveiling of his presence in Kabul certainly put the Afghan movement under the spotlight. Op-ed.

Al-Zawahiri’s assassination is Groundhog Day for America (again)

The US has returned to where it all started: the axis between the Taliban and Al-Qaeda that led to 9/11 and troops in Afghanistan. Op-ed.

State Department:

'Elimination of Al-Qaeda leader could lead to violence'

State Department says the killing of Ayman Al-Zawahiri may prompt Al-Qaeda supporters to target US facilities or citizens.

Does Al Qaeda still exert influence in the Muslim world?

The Qaeda leader slain over the weekend championed the Jihad 'against the far enemy' - not breaking apart local states.

VP Harris:

'The American people and the world are now safer'

Vice President Kamala Harris says elimination of Al-Qaeda leader fulfills Washington’s commitment to protect Americans from terrorism.

Saudi Arabia welcomes elimination of Al-Qaeda leader

Saudi Arabia stresses importance of efforts to eradicate terrorism after US announces elimination of Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

Biden confirms:

US eliminated Al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan

US President confirms he ordered air strike which eliminated Ayman Al-Zawahiri: Justice has been served. This terrorist leader is no more.

Syria:

US airstrike kills senior terrorist leader

American military targets Abu Hamzah al Yemeni, a senior member of an Al Qaeda-linked group.

'Charter plane for next attack' - Bin Laden's secrets exposed

During the mission to kill the al-Qaeda commander, Navy SEALs seized thousands of his personal letters, which have finally been revealed.

US-led coalition targets jihadists in Syria

Clashes reported in Idlib province as troops from US-led coalition search for wanted Al-Qaeda terrorists.

Senior Al-Qaeda leader killed in US air strike in Syria

Pentagon says US air strike killed senior Al-Qaeda leader Abdul Hamid al-Matar.

Senior Al Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike

In an airstrike conducted last month, the U.S. says it killed the terrorist group's top commander in Syria.

Al-Qaeda leader blasts 'Zionist Arabs' in new video

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri attacks Arab countries for “collaborating” with the US.

Post 9/11 mega-attack in Tel Aviv was thwarted 'by chance'

Al Qaeda had been planning a sequel to 9/11 in Israel when FBI stumbled upon key information.

Al Qaeda resurgence

The prevalent assumption is that it is only a matter of time before they assert themselves and begin to plan attacks against the West. Op-ed

Pompeo: Al-Qaeda has a new home base in Iran

US Secretary of State says terror org. behind 9/11 has found a safe haven in Iran to regain its strength.

Report: Pompeo to accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda

Secretary of State planning to use newly declassified US intelligence to publicly accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda terrorist organization.

'Iran was the safe haven of eliminated Al-Qaeda terrorist'

Journalist Ronen Bergman, who exposed the elimination of Al-Qaeda's no. 2 in Tehran, adds details about the operation.

Biden will continue targeted killings of terrorists

Yoram Schweitzer, head of INSS Program on Terrorism and Low Intensity Conflict, discusses the killing of al-Qaeda's #2 in Tehran.

Report: Israel eliminated senior Iranian al-Qaeda figure in Iran

New York Times reports that three months ago, Israel eliminated Iran's No. 2 al-Qaeda at request of United States.

Report: 7 Al Qaeda leaders killed in Syria airstrike

US military says it believes seven senior leaders of Al Qaeda terrorist group were eliminated in drone airstrike in northwest Syria.

Report: Afghan forces kill senior Al-Qaeda leader

Abu Muhsin al-Masri, a senior Al-Qaeda leader who was on the FBI’s list, reportedly killed in operation in Ghazni province.

14 jihadists killed in US drone strike in Syria

US Army says it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwest Syria. Monitor says 14 jihadists killed.

French military kills Al-Qaeda leader in North Africa

France says its military forces killed Al-Qaeda’s North Africa chief, Abdelmalek Droukdel, in operation in Mali.

Al-Qaeda claims attack on Florida naval base

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility for December attack at US naval base in Pensacola.

Mali army loses 24 soldiers in Niger border attack

Twenty-four soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants in eastern Mali

US announces $15 million in rewards for info on Al Qaeda leaders

US offers massive cash rewards for information on terrorist leaders wanted for plotting attacks on US and Israel.

Forgetting is a choice the US has made

Al-Qaeda leader calls for attacks on US and Israeli targets

On anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Ayman Al-Zawahiri calls Muslims to attack US, European, Israeli and Russian targets.

Five 9/11 terrorists may face the death penalty

US military judge sets 2021 date for beginning of trial of five major September 11 suspects.

Are terrorists normal? On Nazis, Hamas, al Qaeda, et al

Saudi Arabia revokes bin Laden's son's citizenship

Announcement comes one day after US offers reward for information leading to Hamza bin Laden's capture.