U.S. forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush on Americans in Syria, officials say
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Key Points:
- A U.S. military strike on January 16 in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an Al-Qaeda leader linked to a December ISIS attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
- Al-Jasim was directly connected to the ISIS gunman responsible for the December 13 ambush in Palmyra, Syria, which also injured three other U.S. service members.
- The strike is part of ongoing U.S. efforts, including the recent "Hawkeye Strike" operation, targeting over 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites in Syria.
- Central Command emphasized the commitment to pursuing terrorists who attack American forces and called for Syrian government cooperation to prevent escalation and promote regional stability.
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