Saif al Adel becomes new leader of Al-Qaeda, United Nations reports
Al-Qaeda, the terrorist organization responsible for the infamous September 11 attacks, has a new leader, the UN reports.
By SAM HALPERN
Published: FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Saif al Adel, an Egyptian-born member of Al-Qaeda, has become the acting leader of the terror organization, according to a United Nations report published Monday. "Member States’ predominant view is that Saif al Adel is now the de facto leader of Al-Qaida, representing continuity for now," the report states.
There are, though, a couple of facts that inhibit the UN's ability to confirm al Adel's leadership, they write. First, Al-Qaida is heedful of the Taliban's position of not acknowledging the death of the previous Al-Qaeda leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul, Afghanistan. Zawahiri was killed in late July of 2022.
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Al-Qaeda, the terrorist organization responsible for the infamous September 11 attacks, has a new leader, the UN reports.
By SAM HALPERN
Published: FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Saif al Adel, an Egyptian-born member of Al-Qaeda, has become the acting leader of the terror organization, according to a United Nations report published Monday. "Member States’ predominant view is that Saif al Adel is now the de facto leader of Al-Qaida, representing continuity for now," the report states.
There are, though, a couple of facts that inhibit the UN's ability to confirm al Adel's leadership, they write. First, Al-Qaida is heedful of the Taliban's position of not acknowledging the death of the previous Al-Qaeda leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul, Afghanistan. Zawahiri was killed in late July of 2022.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-731779