U.S. military kills Al Qaeda leader in northwest Syria

U.S. forces conducted a strike in northwest Syria, resulting in the death of Al Qaeda affiliate leader Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, linked to a December ISIS ambush that killed two U.S. service members and an interpreter. Central Command emphasized al-Jasim’s role in plotting attacks, reinforcing the U.S. commitment to pursuing terrorists. The operation, named Hawkeye Strike, has targeted over 100 ISIS sites since December, leading to the capture of more than 300 operatives. Defense officials reaffirmed that there is no safe haven for those who threaten American forces.

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