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James"Thunder"Early · 05-13-2005, 11:43 PM

http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/Investigation/story?id=755961

May 13, 2005 — A senior al Qaeda operative was killed by a missile fired from a CIA Predator aircraft on the Pakistani side of the remote area near the Afghan border earlier this week, U.S. intelligence officials told ABC News.
The CIA refused to confirm or deny any operational matter.

Haitham al-Yemeni, a native of Yemen known for his bomb-making skills, had been tracked for some time in the hope that he would help lead the United States to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, intelligence officials said. But with the recent capture in northwest Pakistan of Abu Faraj al-Libbi, thought to be al Qaeda's No. 3 man, officials worried al-Yemeni would soon go into hiding, and decided to take action.

Al-Yemeni was in line to replace al-Libbi, intelligence analysts said.

"It's an important step that has been taken in that it has eliminated another level of experienced leadership from the directorate of al Qaeda itself," said Vince Cannistraro, former head of counterterrorism for the CIA and now an ABC News consultant. "It will help weaken the organization and make it much less effective."

The CIA has the authority to fire at will against senior al Qaeda figures anywhere in the world, though it is unclear whether the Pakistanis approved of the action in advance. A spokesman for the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C., said he was unaware of any such actions this week.

"There is a determination by the president that any member of al Qaeda that can be identified can be attacked," said Cannistraro.

This would be only the fourth known time the CIA Predator has opened fire on al Qaeda targets.

Most recently, six suspected terrorists, including Qaed Salim Sinan al-Harethi, a close associate of bin Laden, were killed in Yemen in November 2002 in an attack the Yemen government said it approved in advance.

Officials said that on two occasions the Predator has been used to attack individuals mistakenly thought to be bin Laden.

DarkLordDotan · 05-14-2005, 12:17 AM

Our Tax Dollars At Work, HoAh.

Stormtracker TF · 05-14-2005, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkLordDotan

Our Tax Dollars At Work, HoAh.

That's awesome.

*MIBabe03* · 05-14-2005, 12:42 AM

Word.

Max Whittaker · 05-14-2005, 12:56 AM

Help Wanted
Senior Al Qaeda Operative
Must be skilled in bomb construction and implimentation and have an extreme hatred for Americans and their allies.

Call 1-800-INFIDELS-DIE, or come to the border of Pakistan for a personal interview.

Janice · 05-14-2005, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

Help Wanted
Senior Al Qaeda Operative
Must be skilled in bomb construction and implimentation and have an extreme hatred for Americans and their allies.

Call 1-800-INFIDELS-DIE, or come to the border of Pakistan for a personal interview.

Good one.

Pus$y Galore · 05-14-2005, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

Help Wanted
Senior Al Qaeda Operative
Must be skilled in bomb construction and implimentation and have an extreme hatred for Americans and their allies.

Call 1-800-INFIDELS-DIE, or come to the border of Pakistan for a personal interview.

Excellent ad!!

Hope he blowed up REAL good!!

theshark8777 · 05-14-2005, 04:57 PM

Where's Osama? One of these guys one day has to give up where he's hiding, obviously not this one cause we killed him

. Maybe we can get Osama the same way!

Pus$y Galore · 05-14-2005, 05:46 PM

Wouldn't that be too cool! He's sitting in some cave, playing Texas Hold'Em with his buddies........and WHAM - nailed between the eyes with an exploding drone!!! A perfect hit - just like a video game!!!

DarkLordDotan · 05-14-2005, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Wouldn't that be too cool! He's sitting in some cave, playing Texas Hold'Em with his buddies........and WHAM - nailed between the eyes with an exploding drone!!! A perfect hit - just like a video game!!!

Too painless for my taste, but I'll take what I can get.

05-13-2005, 11:43 PM	#1
James"Thunder"Early Moderator Whoever's In New England Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 6,909	CIA Aircraft Kills Terrorist http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/Investigation/story?id=755961 May 13, 2005 — A senior al Qaeda operative was killed by a missile fired from a CIA Predator aircraft on the Pakistani side of the remote area near the Afghan border earlier this week, U.S. intelligence officials told ABC News. The CIA refused to confirm or deny any operational matter. Haitham al-Yemeni, a native of Yemen known for his bomb-making skills, had been tracked for some time in the hope that he would help lead the United States to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, intelligence officials said. But with the recent capture in northwest Pakistan of Abu Faraj al-Libbi, thought to be al Qaeda's No. 3 man, officials worried al-Yemeni would soon go into hiding, and decided to take action. Al-Yemeni was in line to replace al-Libbi, intelligence analysts said. "It's an important step that has been taken in that it has eliminated another level of experienced leadership from the directorate of al Qaeda itself," said Vince Cannistraro, former head of counterterrorism for the CIA and now an ABC News consultant. "It will help weaken the organization and make it much less effective." The CIA has the authority to fire at will against senior al Qaeda figures anywhere in the world, though it is unclear whether the Pakistanis approved of the action in advance. A spokesman for the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, D.C., said he was unaware of any such actions this week. "There is a determination by the president that any member of al Qaeda that can be identified can be attacked," said Cannistraro. This would be only the fourth known time the CIA Predator has opened fire on al Qaeda targets. Most recently, six suspected terrorists, including Qaed Salim Sinan al-Harethi, a close associate of bin Laden, were killed in Yemen in November 2002 in an attack the Yemen government said it approved in advance. Officials said that on two occasions the Predator has been used to attack individuals mistakenly thought to be bin Laden. __________________ Esther Anderson: Get thee behind me, Satan, but I'm gon' get behind you, 'cause I'm gonna put my foot in your--- Peggy Mitchell: Get outta my pub! You better pray you get the last laugh, it's a kick in the teeth when you don't get it.

05-14-2005, 12:17 AM	#2
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05-14-2005, 12:42 AM	#4
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Max Whittaker Senior Member I want Serenity back Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,150	Help Wanted Senior Al Qaeda Operative Must be skilled in bomb construction and implimentation and have an extreme hatred for Americans and their allies. Call 1-800-INFIDELS-DIE, or come to the border of Pakistan for a personal interview. Attached Images

05-14-2005, 04:57 PM	#8
theshark8777 Moderator Hats for Bats Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,259	Where's Osama? One of these guys one day has to give up where he's hiding, obviously not this one cause we killed him . Maybe we can get Osama the same way! __________________ Who ate all the pecan Sandies??

05-14-2005, 05:46 PM	#9
Pus$y Galore Forum Veteran In God's Arms Now Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 11,990	Wouldn't that be too cool! He's sitting in some cave, playing Texas Hold'Em with his buddies........and WHAM - nailed between the eyes with an exploding drone!!! A perfect hit - just like a video game!!!

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