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U.S. debating the killing of another American terror suspect

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Anwar al-AwlakiThe Obama administration is in high-level discussions about staging an operation to kill an American citizen involved with al Qaeda and suspected of plotting attacks against the United States, a senior U.S. official tells CNN.

The official, who declined to disclose any specific information about the target or the country the suspect presides in, was confirming information first reported by The Associated Press.

The debate about whether to undertake a mission is being held with various commanders in the U.S. military, as well as the U.S. national security agencies. The discussion centers on the risk involved and the importance of the target.

Before military force against an American is approved, there must be an imminent danger and no reasonable prospect of capturing the target. Ultimately, the President would need to sign off on the decision.

The U.S. has targeted an American before, most notably Yemeni-American cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a key member of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula who was killed by a U.S. drone in 2011. Another American, Samir Khan, was killed in the same strike, though he was not the target of the operation. Khan was behind al Qaeda’s English-language Inspire magazine, which aimed to influence jihadis and wannabe jihadis around the world.

CNN

Photo:Yemeni-American cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a key member of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula was killed in a targeted attack by a U.S. drone in 2011. Awlaki was at the top of the U.S. target list in Yemen. He was accused of involvement in several terrorism incidents in the U.S. While he wasn’t a top operational leader in al Qaeda, Awlaki’s U.S. roots and fluent English made him a special concern of U.S. counterterrorism officials, who were attempting to kill or apprehend him for several years.

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12 responses to “U.S. debating the killing of another American terror suspect”

  1. 5thDrawer Avatar
    5thDrawer

    Hyphenated-American. Again. No wonder the Yanks are getting paranoid. :-)))

  2. GrapeLeaves Avatar
    GrapeLeaves

    Why can’t they capture him?

    1. cook2half Avatar
      cook2half

      I LOVE YOUR DISQUS NAME :D:D:D

  3. Btru2u Avatar
    Btru2u

    The Warmonger snakes of America , have only elevated the soul of this most noble and still very influential , martyr. He died how he wished to die, the best death, the death of a shaheed.
    I’m shore for every shaheed that died 10 more will take his place.
    Here is a story on Washington’s cloned female warmongers,

    .presstv.ir/detail/2014/02/09/349910/washingtons-cloned-female-warmongers/

    1. Maborlz Ez-Hari Avatar
      Maborlz Ez-Hari

      You’ve just been beetrooted again….

    2. man-o-war Avatar
      man-o-war

      “Most noble and influential”, don’t think so.

      “Awlaki’s influence continues to be apparent amongst Islamists in the west and internationally, and his statements, articles and lectures are regularly cited and used as inspiration by extremists in the West and worldwide”, is that the influence he still has that you’re bragging about? You’re a piece of work Btru2u. I noticed you also live in a western non-Islamic country benefiting in all the great things Australia has to offer. Do you also preach hate against non-Muslim Australians? They did send troops to Afghanistan to kill your brothers.

      If this coward hated Americans why the hell did he come to America? His father got his education in the US, and then this POS returned to the US to get his education. I can’t stand people like this. They hate Americans with a passion, but have no problem living in this great country and reaping the benefits. Why didn’t that ahole just stay in Yemen and receive his education? Nothing but a coward that will surely rot in hell.

      The best death is a peaceful death in a place you love. Shaheed death is crap and people that think being a martyr is the best death are mental.

      1. Btru2u Avatar
        Btru2u

        In the name of Allah, the Most Kind, the Most Merciful.

        The Islamic Ummah has heard confirmation today that Imam Anwar al-Awlaki and three of his brothers were martyred by US missiles in Yemen.

        We ask Allah (SWT) to have mercy on all of those martyred, and to grant them the highest levels of Paradise. We at the AMEF ask Allah to accept the martyrdom of all four of the brothers. In this brief statement we would like to focus especially on the two brothers we knew best: two brothers who have done an enormous amount of work to spread Glad Tidings to English-speaking Muslims across the globe.

        This is not meant to be a wistful lament for the passing of our brothers, but rather a celebration of their accomplishments in the dunya, and congratulations for transaction which they have concluded, which was indeed their supreme achievement.

        For Allah (SWT) says:

        “And say not of those who are killed in Allah’s cause: “They are dead” Rather they are alive, but you perceive not” [Surah al-Baqarah: 154]

        And He (SWT) also tells us:

        “Allah hath purchased of the Believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and slay and are slain: a promise binding on Him in truth, through the Law, the Gospel, and the Qur’an: and who is more faithful to his covenant than Allah? then rejoice in the bargain which ye have concluded: that is the supreme achievement” [Surah At-Tawbah: 111]

        Imam Anwar al-Awlaki:

        The Imam was the perfect example of that rarest and most precious of commodities: a righteous scholar who speaks the Truth.

        While the West has waged war against Muslims from Iraq to Afghanistan the Ulema in the West have remained silent. Allah knows best whether they are afraid of being thrown into prison, or of being deported from their new homes, or simply of losing the power and prestige they have found themselves growing increasingly fond of, the fact remains they have been silent. Imam Anwar al-Awlaki was an anomaly in that he spoke the Truth and did not fear the consequences.

        As Allah (SWT) says:

        “O you who believe! Whoever from among you turns back from his religion, Allah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the Believers, stern towards the Disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allah, and never fearing the blame of the blamers” [Al-Maidah: 54]

        The Imam was well aware that he could be imprisoned for what he said, that he could be denied visas to travel to other Western nations, that he could become a social pariah – a stranger in his own land.

        As the Imam of the Mujahideen – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

        “Islam began as something strange, and it shall return to being something strange, so give Glad Tidings to the strangers” [Sahih Muslim]

        But even among the very few scholars who dare to speak the Truth, Imam Anwar al-Awlaki was still a rarity. For he was not content to merely talk about Jihad, he wanted to ‘practice what he preached’. He left a comfortable life in America and made Hijrah to Yemen, and joined his brothers in Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

        It has been ten long years since the start of the Crusader war on Afghanistan – who can honestly still say that the time is not right for them to make Hijrah, that they are still making preparations?

        Hasn’t Allah (SWT) warned us about those who are forever ‘preparing’ for Hijrah and Jihad:

        “If they had intended to come out, they would certainly have made some preparation therefor; but Allah was averse to their being sent forth; so He made them lag behind, and they were told, “Sit ye among those who sit (inactive)” [Surah at-Tawbah: 46]

        Even imprisoning the Sheikh did not silence him, it only seems to have spurred him on to continue his dawah.

        The Sheikh was insulted, cursed, belittled and hit with a constant streams of accusations. But never once did his resolve waver, nor once did he compromise his Faith, never once did he fear the blame of the blamers!

        Samir Khan:

        Our brother Samir, may Allah have mercy on him, is well-known to all the members of the English-speaking jihadi forums. He was a frequent contributor on the forums, and via his blogs, until he also decided to answer the call of Amir Abu Baseer (may Allah protect him) and make Hijrah to Yemen.

        It is worth pointing out that brother Samir left his home and family, knowing that he would be called an extremist, knowing he would face many hardships along the way, and knowing that he would most likely never return.

        Our brother used the same online username consistently: Inshallahshaheed. Let us ponder this fact for a moment: brother Samir, may Allah have mercy on him, was seeking martyrdom right from the start. After he proved his intentions were sincere – by actually making Hijrah and not just talking about it – Allah granted him that which he sought so earnestly (we reckon him to be so, and Allah is his Reckoner)

        Our brother Samir, may Allah have mercy on him, joins the long and illustrious list of brothers from the forums who have been martyred in the path of Allah. The list includes names that will live long in Islamic history, such as Abu Dujana al-Khurasani from Al-Hesbah and Mu’sab Sayyid from Al-Firdaus, but it also contains the names of many brothers who weren’t as well known.

        Like the heroes Abu Dujanah al-Khurasani and Mu’sab Sayyid (may Allah have mercy on them both) Samir has left us with much beneficial material, compiled before his date with destiny. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); knowledge which is beneficial; or a virtuous descendant who prays for him” [Sahih Muslim]

        We ask Allah that the sermons of Imam Anwar and the writings of Samir Khan continue to ‘Inspire the Believers’, and continue to add to the balance of their good deeds.

        We ask the brothers involved in producing English-language jihadi material to redouble their efforts, so that we actually see an increase in the quality and quantity of English-language jihadi material being produced, instead of a decrease as the Kuffar are hoping.

        We ask Allah to make the brothers at AMEF, GIMF, Dar al-Murabiteen, Ansurullah and all other English-language jihadi media outlets successful in their attempts to assist His Deen.

        We ask Allah to unite their vision, fortify their ranks, and protect them from the plots of the Murtadeen and the Kuffar.

        Through these brothers Allah “will disgrace them and assist you over them, and He will soothe the hearts of the Believers” [Surah at-Tawbah: 14]

        And our final prayer is that all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.

  4. Btru2u Avatar
    Btru2u

    The Warmonger snakes of America , have only elevated the soul of this most noble and still very influential , martyr. He died how he wished to die, the best death, the death of a shaheed.
    I’m shore for every shaheed that died 10 more will take his place.
    Here is a story on Washington’s cloned female warmongers, an eye opener…

    .presstv.ir/detail/2014/02/09/349910/washingtons-cloned-female-warmongers/

    1. Maborlz Ez-Hari Avatar
      Maborlz Ez-Hari

      You’ve just been beetrooted again….

    2. man-o-war Avatar
      man-o-war

      “Most noble and influential”, don’t think so.

      “Awlaki’s influence continues to be apparent amongst Islamists in the west and internationally, and his statements, articles and lectures are regularly cited and used as inspiration by extremists in the West and worldwide”, is that the influence he still has that you’re bragging about? You’re a piece of work Btru2u. I noticed you also live in a western non-Islamic country benefiting in all the great things Australia has to offer. Do you also preach hate against non-Muslim Australians? They did send troops to Afghanistan to kill your brothers.

      If this coward hated Americans why the hell did he come to America? His father got his education in the US, and then this POS returned to the US to get his education. I can’t stand people like this. They hate Americans with a passion, but have no problem living in this great country and reaping the benefits. Why didn’t that ahole just stay in Yemen and receive his education? Nothing but a coward that will surely rot in hell.

      The best death is a peaceful death in a place you love. Shaheed death is crap and people that think being a martyr is the best death are mental.

      1. Btru2u Avatar
        Btru2u

        In the name of Allah, the Most Kind, the Most Merciful.

        We ask Allah (SWT) to have mercy on all of those martyred, and to grant them the highest levels of Paradise. We at the AMEF ask Allah to accept the martyrdom of all four of the brothers. In this brief statement we would like to focus especially on the two brothers we knew best: two brothers who have done an enormous amount of work to spread Glad Tidings to English-speaking Muslims across the globe.

        This is not meant to be a wistful lament for the passing of our brothers, but rather a celebration of their accomplishments in the dunya, and congratulations for transaction which they have concluded, which was indeed their supreme achievement.

        For Allah (SWT) says:

        “And say not of those who are killed in Allah’s cause: “They are dead” Rather they are alive, but you perceive not” [Surah al-Baqarah: 154]

        And He (SWT) also tells us:

        “Allah hath purchased of the Believers their persons and their goods; for theirs (in return) is the garden (of Paradise): they fight in His cause, and slay and are slain: a promise binding on Him in truth, through the Law, the Gospel, and the Qur’an: and who is more faithful to his covenant than Allah? then rejoice in the bargain which ye have concluded: that is the supreme achievement” [Surah At-Tawbah: 111]

        Imam Anwar al-Awlaki:

        The Imam was the perfect example of that rarest and most precious of commodities: a righteous scholar who speaks the Truth.

        While the West has waged war against Muslims from Iraq to Afghanistan the Ulema in the West have remained silent. Allah knows best whether they are afraid of being thrown into prison, or of being deported from their new homes, or simply of losing the power and prestige they have found themselves growing increasingly fond of, the fact remains they have been silent. Imam Anwar al-Awlaki was an anomaly in that he spoke the Truth and did not fear the consequences.

        As Allah (SWT) says:

        “O you who believe! Whoever from among you turns back from his religion, Allah will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the Believers, stern towards the Disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allah, and never fearing the blame of the blamers” [Al-Maidah: 54]

        The Imam was well aware that he could be imprisoned for what he said, that he could be denied visas to travel to other Western nations, that he could become a social pariah – a stranger in his own land.

        As the Imam of the Mujahideen – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

        “Islam began as something strange, and it shall return to being something strange, so give Glad Tidings to the strangers” [Sahih Muslim]

        But even among the very few scholars who dare to speak the Truth, Imam Anwar al-Awlaki was still a rarity. For he was not content to merely talk about Jihad, he wanted to ‘practice what he preached’. He left a comfortable life in America and made Hijrah to Yemen, and joined his brothers in the Arabian Peninsula.

        It has been ten long years since the start of the Crusader war on Afghanistan – who can honestly still say that the time is not right for them to make Hijrah, that they are still making preparations?

        Hasn’t Allah (SWT) warned us about those who are forever ‘preparing’ for Hijrah and Jihad:

        “If they had intended to come out, they would certainly have made some preparation therefor; but Allah was averse to their being sent forth; so He made them lag behind, and they were told, “Sit ye among those who sit (inactive)” [Surah at-Tawbah: 46]

        Even imprisoning the Sheikh did not silence him, it only seems to have spurred him on to continue his dawah.

        The Sheikh was insulted, cursed, belittled and hit with a constant streams of accusations. But never once did his resolve waver, nor once did he compromise his Faith, never once did he fear the blame of the blamers!

        Samir Khan:

        Our brother Samir, may Allah have mercy on him, is well-known to all the members of the English-speaking jihadi forums. He was a frequent contributor on the forums, and via his blogs, until he also decided to answer the call of Amir Abu Baseer (may Allah protect him) and make Hijrah to Yemen.

        It is worth pointing out that brother Samir left his home and family, knowing that he would be called an extremist, knowing he would face many hardships along the way, and knowing that he would most likely never return.

        Our brother used the same online username consistently: Inshallahshaheed. Let us ponder this fact for a moment: brother Samir, may Allah have mercy on him, was seeking martyrdom right from the start. After he proved his intentions were sincere – by actually making Hijrah and not just talking about it – Allah granted him that which he sought so earnestly (we reckon him to be so, and Allah is his Reckoner)

        Our brother Samir, may Allah have mercy on him, joins the long and illustrious list of brothers from the forums who have been martyred in the path of Allah. The list includes names that will live long in Islamic history, such as Abu Dujana al-Khurasani from Al-Hesbah and Mu’sab Sayyid from Al-Firdaus, but it also contains the names of many brothers who weren’t as well known.

        Like the heroes Abu Dujanah al-Khurasani and Mu’sab Sayyid (may Allah have mercy on them both) Samir has left us with much beneficial material, compiled before his date with destiny. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); knowledge which is beneficial; or a virtuous descendant who prays for him” [Sahih Muslim]

        We ask Allah that the sermons of Imam Anwar and the writings of Samir Khan continue to ‘Inspire the Believers’, and continue to add to the balance of their good deeds.

        We ask the brothers involved in producing English-language jihadi material to redouble their efforts, so that we actually see an increase in the quality and quantity of English-language jihadi material being produced, instead of a decrease as the Kuffar are hoping.

        We ask Allah to make the brothers at AMEF, GIMF, Dar al-Murabiteen, Ansurullah and all other English-language jihadi media outlets successful in their attempts to assist His Deen.

        We ask Allah to unite their vision, fortify their ranks, and protect them from the plots of the Murtadeen and the Kuffar.

        Through these brothers Allah “will disgrace them and assist you over them, and He will soothe the hearts of the Believers” [Surah at-Tawbah: 14]

        And our final prayer is that all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.

  5. Btru2u Avatar
    Btru2u

    What’s most striking about this is not that the U.S. Government has seized and exercised exactly the power the Fifth Amendment was designed to bar (“No person shall be deprived of life without due process of law”), and did so in a way that almost certainly violates core First Amendment protections (questions that will now never be decided in a court of law). What’s most amazing is that its citizens will not merely refrain from objecting, but will stand and cheer the U.S. Government’s new power to assassinate their fellow citizens, far from any battlefield, literally without a shred of due process from the U.S. Government. Many will celebrate the strong, decisive, Tough President’s ability to eradicate the life of Anwar al-Awlaki—including many who just so righteously condemned those Republican audience members as so terribly barbaric and crass for cheering Governor Perry’s execution of scores of serial murderers and rapists—criminals who were at least given a trial and appeals and the other trappings of due process before being killed.

    From an authoritarian perspective, that’s the genius of America’s political culture. It not only finds way to obliterate the most basic individual liberties designed to safeguard citizens from consummate abuses of power (such as extinguishing the lives of citizens without due process). It actually gets its citizens to stand up and clap and even celebrate the destruction of those safeguards.

    Ron Paul has condemned the assassination, and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson has expressed serious concerns. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has objected to the killing of the U.S.-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen by U.S. forces. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) has also condemned the killing of Al Awlaki.

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