U.S. kills Al Qaeda leader in Syria linked to the death of Americans in 2025

New York.- The United States forces killed in Syria a leader linked to Al Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS), responsible for the ambush that ended the death of two U.S. military personnel and a civilian interpreter last December, according to what was reported this Saturday by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).

CENTCOM carried out the attack in northwestern Syria this Friday, January 16, as part of a series of U.S. strikes against the terrorist group ISIS launched after the death of its citizens. «Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was an experienced terrorist leader who planned attacks and was directly related to the ISIS gunman who killed and wounded American and Syrian personnel last month in Palmyra, Syria», the command explained in a statement.

Demonstrates the “determination” of the U.S.

Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, assured that this death demonstrates the “determination” of the U.S. in “pursuing terrorists who attack” its forces. “There is no safe place for those who carry out, plan, or inspire attacks against American citizens and our combatants. We will find them,” he added.

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On December 13th, three Americans lost their lives and three others were injured when a lone ISIS shooter, who was shot dead, stormed a meeting of soldiers with local leaders. Since Trump’s return to the White House, almost a year ago, the U.S. has carried out military actions in six countries (Yemen, Somalia, Iran, Nigeria, Syria, and Venezuela), most of them selective bombings with planes or drones against targets that Washington considers strategic.