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Topic: Ayman al-Zawahiri

May 2, 2013
12:49 pm

A Syrian Army tank in the streets of Damascus, Syria, Friday, April 26, 2013. (photo credit: AP/Ugarit via AP video)

More US officials in favor of arming Syria rebels

Intelligence agencies see signs opposition forces moving away from al-Qaeda, paving the way for increased Western support

By Bradley Klapper and Lolita C. Baldor

April 15, 2013
2:27 pm

This Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 file citizen journalism image shows rebels from al-Qaida affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra, as they sit on a truck full of ammunition, at Taftanaz air base, that was captured by the rebels, in Idlib province, northern Syria (photo credit: AP/ENN)

Syrian opposition chastises the Nusra Front

The identification of a main Syrian opposition faction with al-Qaeda will prolong the Assad regime’s life, claims columnist

By Elhanan Miller

April 10, 2013
3:21 pm

This undated image posted on a militant website purports to show militants in the al-Jazeera region on the Iraqi side of the Syria-Iraq border (photo credit: AP)

Nusra Front leader denies merger with Iraqi jihadists

Abu-Muhammad Al-Julani says he learned of the unification with the Islamic State of Iraq from the media

By Elhanan Miller

April 7, 2013
11:36 pm

Al-Qaida's leader Ayman Al-Zawahri in a still image from a web posting by al-Qaida's media arm, as-Sahab, Wednesday July 27, 2011. (photo credit:AP)

Al-Qaeda leader urges Muslims to unite in struggle

Ayman Al-Zawahiri chastises Iran and Hezbollah for supporting ‘criminal’ Assad regime, says their ‘true faces have been exposed’

By Mamoun Yosseff

March 8, 2013
9:05 pm

Osama bin Laden (photo credit: CNN video screen capture, YouTube)

Bin Laden son-in-law pleads not guilty to plot

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, a former mosque preacher and teacher, is suspected of having served as the spokesman for al-Qaeda

March 8, 2013
12:16 pm

Osama bin Laden (photo credit: AP)

Bin Laden’s son-in-law set to appear in NY court

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, a former mosque preacher and teacher, was allegedly the spokesman for al-Qaeda

February 10, 2013
3:34 pm

Members of the Jabhat al-Nusra organization, which is an affiliate of al-Qaeda and one of the stronger opposition groups in Syria (Photo credit: wikicommons)

Will the al-Qaeda affiliates ousting Assad turn to Israel next?

Jihadi warriors are fueling the violent rebellion in Syria. Some fear their successes are reviving wider regional ambitions

By Mitch Ginsburg

October 29, 2012
4:42 am

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri (photo credit: AP)

Brahimi undaunted, despite ceasefire collapse

Egypt busts local terror cell linked to the killing of US Ambassador Chris Stevens; al-Qaeda leader calls for new Egyptian revolution

By Elhanan Miller

October 27, 2012
8:06 am

File photo of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, taken in February 2012 (photo credit: AP/SITE Intel Group)

In new video, al-Qaeda leader calls on Muslims to kidnap Westerners

Ayman al-Zawahiri says Obama is a ‘professional liar;’ urges Egyptians to continue revolution until Shariah law is implemented

By Yoel Goldman

October 13, 2012
11:45 am

File photo of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, taken in February 2012 (photo credit: AP/SITE Intel Group)

Al-Qaeda leader calls for jihad against the US and Israel over anti-Islam film

Ayman al-Zawahiri praises attacks on American diplomatic missions, says Washington allowed Muhammad film’s production

September 15, 2012
7:10 pm

A Libyan man walks through the rubble of the damaged US Consulate in Benghazi after an attack that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 (photo credit: AP/Mohammad Hannon)

Al-Qaeda indicates responsibility for killing US envoy in Libya, urges more attacks

Assault was response to US drone strike in June that killed its Libyan-born number two, terror group says in statement

By Michal Shmulovich and AP

September 14, 2012
4:11 am

Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri (screenshot: MEMRI)

Hailing ‘blessed’ 9/11 attacks, Al-Zawahiri tells Muslims to exploit US ‘weakness’ to purify their countries

Al-Qaeda leader urges followers to ‘liberate’ every inch of Muslim land, including Palestine

By Greg Tepper

September 12, 2012
10:45 pm

Libyans outside the burned-out American consulate in Libya on Wednesday, a day after it came under attack. (photo credit: AP/Ibrahim Alaguri)

Al-Qaeda-linked terror group now thought to be behind killing of US ambassador to Libya

Gunmen, reportedly marking 9/11 anniversary, used protest over anti-Islam film to foment chaos, take revenge for slain terror operative, officials believe; warships, marines en route to Libya

By Joshua Davidovich

September 11, 2012
7:40 am

Muhammad al-Zawahiri in an interview to Al-Jazeera (image capture: Memtitv.org)

Al-Qaeda leader’s brother offers peace plan

From the web CNN: On anniversary of 9/11 attacks Muhammad al-Zawahiri proposes to mediate a peace deal between the West and Islamists

September 8, 2012
9:41 pm

Muhammad al-Zawahiri in an interview to Al-Jazeera (image capture: Memtitv.org)

Brother of Al-Qaeda leader justifies 9/11 attacks, says group would strike at Israel if it could

‘We consider anyone hostile towards the Muslims to be an enemy, but all in good time,’ says Muhammad Al-Zawahiri, brother of bin Laden’s successor

By Ron Friedman

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