News|Al-QaedaUS says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambushCENTCOM says the strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops and an interpreter.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Sat, Jan 9, 2026, the targeted elimination of Bilal Hasan al-Jasim in northwestern Syria. Al-Jasim was associated with an ISIS member responsible for the attack on US forces in mid-December.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Sat, Jan 9, 2026, the targeted elimination of Bilal Hasan al-Jasim in northwestern Syria. Al-Jasim was associated with an ISIS member responsible for the attack on US forces in mid-December.
The air strike, conducted on Fri, Jan 8, 2026, marks a continuation of US military efforts in response to a previous ambush that resulted in the deaths of two US soldiers and a military interpreter in Palmyra on Dec 13, 2025.
Since the incident, US forces, in collaboration with partners, have executed a series of strikes, targeting over 100 ISIL infrastructure and weapons sites. These operations are part of a broader retaliatory effort, with more than 300 ISIS operatives captured and over 20 eliminated across Syria within the past year.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Sat, Jan 9, 2026, the targeted elimination of Bilal Hasan al-Jasim in northwestern Syria.
Further information regarding the ongoing operations and strategic objectives of these military actions remains forthcoming from official statements by CENTCOM.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
