Osama bin Laden’s son, Hamza reportedly alive in Afghanistan, plotting major 9/11-style attack
Intelligence reports have contradicted earlier assertions that Hamza bin Laden, the son of the late Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, was killed in a 2019 US airstrike. According to an explosive report obtained by The Mirror, Hamza bin Laden is not only alive but also playing a significant role in Al-Qaeda’s operations from Afghanistan.
The National Mobilisation Front (NMF), an anti-Taliban military alliance, has detailed that Hamza is currently in northern Afghanistan. The report states that Hamza is hiding in the Dara Abdullah Khel district in Panjshir province, protected by 450 snipers. The NMF warned that “under his command, Al-Qaeda is regrouping and preparing for future attacks on Western targets.” This heightened security detail indicates a significant and ongoing threat.
Al-Qaeda’s Resurgence
The intelligence report underscores that Hamza bin Laden is leading Al-Qaeda’s resurgence. “Hamza bin Laden has been moved to Dara Abdullah Khel district (in Panjshir), where 450 Arabs and Pakistanis are protecting him,” the NMF stated. This resurgence is part of Al-Qaeda’s broader strategy, and Hamza’s leadership is critical to understanding the group’s current activities and future plans.
Al-Qaeda’s connection with Taliban
The report highlights the strong ties between Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Senior Taliban leaders are reportedly aware of Hamza’s status and provide him and his family with protection and support. “These leaders… engage with him, holding regular meetings and securing him and his family,” the report notes. This connection underscores the deep alliance between the two groups, which is crucial for Western governments to understand.
Previous Claims of Death
In 2019, then-US President Donald Trump announced that Hamza bin Laden had been killed in a counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. Trump’s statement read: “Hamza bin Laden, the high-ranking al-Qaeda member and son of Osama bin Laden, was killed in a United States counterterrorism operation.” However, the CIA did not acquire DNA evidence to confirm his death, leaving some uncertainty. The NMF’s report, along with other sources, suggests that Hamza’s death was inaccurately reported. Courtesy Economic Times
