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WASHINGTON — During his news conference, President Joe Biden revealed a nighttime raid in northwestern Syria that killed Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi and sent a strong warning to America’s enemies.
During a midnight raid, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi killed himself and numerous others family members, according to Joe Biden.
Joe Biden thanked military forces for their “immense courage,” and said al-Qurayshi killed several members of his family in a “final act of cowardice” by blowing up the third floor of his building “rather than face justice.”
Before leaving his lectern without accepting questions, the US President believes the operation sent a strong message to America’s enemies, telling terrorists around the world, “we will come after you.”
Joe Biden said at a media briefing. “Thanks to the bravery of our Armed Forces, we have removed from the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the leader of ISIS.”
He stated that all Americans participated in the operation were safe and secure.
President Biden, Vice President Harris and members of the President’s national security team observe the counterterrorism operation responsible for removing from the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi — the leader of ISIS. pic.twitter.com/uhK75WeUme
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 3, 2022
The US president went on to say: “Our team is still compiling the report but we do know that as our troops approached to capture the terrorist, in a final act of desperate cowardice.
“He, with no regard to the lives of his own family or others in the building, he chose to blow himself up.”
“Not just with a vest but to blow up the third floor rather than face justice for the crimes he has committed.”
Mr. Biden thanked the operators’ “courage and skill,” saying he was “forever grateful” for their efforts.
Later in his speech, the President concluded by giving a warning to America’s enemies.
Mr. Biden added: “We remain clear, last night’s operation took a major terrorist leader off the battlefield and has sent a strong message to terrorists around the world. “We will come after you and find you.”
According to reports, at least 13 individuals were died as a result of an American airdrop into the area, including six children and four women.
According to NBC, a military chopper had a maintenance issue during the mission and landed a mile away from the target, where it was detonated since it was considered unsafe to resume.
After his predecessor, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was died in a US attack in the same territory earlier that month, al-Qurayshi succeeded over as ISIS leader in October 2019.
