(Islamabad) Hamza bin Laden, the son of Osama bin Laden, is reportedly alive and leading al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, according to a report by The Mirror.
This contradicts earlier claims that he was killed in a 2019 CIA airstrike. Intelligence reports suggest that Hamza and his brother Abdullah are playing key roles in rebuilding al-Qaeda’s influence across the region.
The Mirror notes, “Hamza bin Laden, often referred to as the ‘Crown Prince of Terror,’ survived the CIA operation targeting him.” The report continues, “Both brothers have established at least 10 al-Qaeda training camps across Afghanistan, aligning with other extremist groups that oppose Western interests.”
According to the report, “Their father, the dead 9/11 plotter, has spawned a terrorist network and dynasty hell-bent on murder across the world from beyond the grave.” The Mirror also asserts that Hamza spends most of his time in Jalalabad, a jihadist hub located about 100 miles east of Kabul.
The camps Hamza and Abdullah oversee train fighters and suicide bombers, equipping them with the skills needed to evade detection and carry out attacks beyond Afghanistan, particularly targeting Western countries. “As many as 21 terror networks are currently operating within Afghanistan, making the country the world’s largest hub for terrorist activity,” The Mirror claims. “Recent assessments suggest that al-Qaeda is collaborating with IS-KP [Islamic State-Khorasan Province, a regional affiliate of ISIS known for carrying out attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan], raising concerns about the possibility of another 9/11-style attack on Western nations.” READ MORE