02/03/2022

Biden Details U.S. Raid in Syria That Killed ISIS Leader

The terrorist was Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi

This morning, President Joe Biden, in remarks from the White House, gave details to the nation about a dramatic U.S. raid overnight in Syria he said had killed the leader of ISIS.

"Last night, operating on my orders, the United States military forces successfully removed in a major terrorist threat to the world, the global leader of ISIS, known as Haji Abdullah," said Biden from the Roosevelt Room. "He took over as leader of ISIS in 2019 after the United States counterterrorism operation killed Al Bhaghdadi. "Thanks to the bravery of our troops, this horrible terrorist leader is no more."

Amid reports of women and children also killed, Biden said he had directed the Department of Defense "to take every precaution possible to minimize civilian casualties."

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