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Osama bin Laden
An infamous terrorist, Osama bin Laden was the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. It was announced ten years later on May 1, 2011 that he was killed.
654 Questions
What was the code that President Obama used to give the go ahead to raid bin Ladens compounds?
President Obama's code to authorize Bin Ladens raid was : "GERONIMO "
How did they killed Osama Bin Laden?
His mansion was stormed by US Navy SEALS and he was shot twice, once in the head and once in the chest. US Officials have stated several times that this was a "kill mission", implying that the SEALS were sent to kill Osama bin Laden.
According to news reports, the United States has been training Navy Seals for the manuveur for over 6 months. It included building a training location like the place he was staying in Pakistan. Two Chinook helicopters brought the two teams in to the top of the building that Bin Laden was in. They went in and had to kill a few people. They tried not to shoot any civilians but a woman being used as a shield was killed. When Bin Laden was recognized he was given the option to surrender and he refused. He was shot in the head and then was double tapped to make sure he was dead. His body was removed to one of the helicopters and taken for DNA identification.
Abbottabad is in the northeastern part of Pakistan. It is the town where Osama bin Laden was killed on May 1, 2011
Was Osama bin Laden the religious leader that took control of Iran in 1979?
Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was in Afghanistan.
How have Al-Qaeda attacks affected the lives of ordinary people?
their families were killed they were scared for their lives and they were sad for the other families who lost family
Did osama bin laden had an American girlfriend?
bin Laden had some family and friends in the United States.
What was the name of the mission to kill osama bin laden?
The mission name was Neptune Spear. I've often wondered if this was a veiled reference to the trident that appears in the SEAL emblem (aka The Budweiser).
How did Osama Bin Laden set up Al-Qaeda?
The idea that President Obama somehow set up Al-Qaeda is not true. President Obama has been using drones to kill Al-Qaeda leaders.With that said, the question refers to the terrorist Osama bin Laden.
Was it Obama or Panetta who issued the order to kill bin Laden?
Because President Obama is the Commander in Chief, it is he who would give such an order. Leon Panetta was involved in the decision as Secretary of Defense, but he did not give the final order.
How was osama bin-laden killed?
U.S agents were seraching for him for 9 years and they found him hiding in his house and killed him.
Why did Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda aim at the White House?
If Bin laden was behind it. or any one that is involved in the middle east trouble. I would say (1) The twin towers represent the might of New-York and the most powerful concentration of Powerful Jews in the world. (2) the Pentagon because it represents American forces fighting against the interests of the Arabs in the mid east, (3) the white house because they represent the leadership of the nation that gives Israel the means to hold onto power. that is only one possible scenario. the fact is that everything related to this terrible event has been cleaned up with indecent haste and we Will never be able to find out what happened except in conjecture. as is also the case with the assassination of President Kennedy.
What were all of the 9-11 targets?
2 planes hit twin towers
1 plane hit pentagon
1 aimed for white house but brave heros steered it towards am open feild (all died)
What happened to the Navy SEALs who killed bin Laden?
Thankfully none of the Navy SEALs who carried out the operation to kill Osama bin Laden were injured or killed. Their identities have not been revealed for security purposes (they could become targets). President Obama met with the SEALs shortly after the operation to thank and congratulate them.
What breed of dog went on seal team 6 raid on Bin Laden?
Most of the K9 units with SEAL Teams and other Special Forces units are either German Shepherds, or as in the SEAL Team 6 raid, a Belgian Shepherd dog. In that particular operation, a Belgian Shepherd dog (Malinois) named Cairo was with the units during Operation Neptune Spear, which killed Bin Laden.
The Belgian Malinois is quickly becoming the preferred dog for U.S. and other countries' Special Forces. Easily trained and hard working, they are trained to parachute in along with their handler.
What were the goals of 9-11 hijackers?
The goals of the September 11 attacks from Al Qaeda's perspective were to:
- Humiliate the U.S. government
- Psychologically arouse its population
- Instill terror in all to bring about ideological change (terrorism)
- Give a slap in the face to capitalism by taking down a major symbol of it (world trade centers)
- Economically denting the U.S.
In that respect Americans have been absorbed in fear and bigotry/hate towards the "others" (Muslims) rise of security, loss of freedom (try traveling the skies!)
Last but certainly not least: Provocation of an enduring war that will lead to the United States' financial deterioration and military spending over its own homeless, bankrupt citizens who need tax dollars.
Who is Osama bin Laden and what is his history?
He is leader of al-Qaeda the terrorist organisation. al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden were responsible for the 9-11 attack on the Twin Trade Towers in the United States.
For more information on his history view the link below
Should Obama be arrested for kiling Osama Bin Laden?
First off, Mr. Obama did not kill Osama Bin Laden; US Navy SEALs Team Six did. President Obama simply ordered his execution.
Second of all, Mr. Obama should not be punished for ordering Osama Bin Laden's death, as Bin Laden was the number one Most Wanted Terrorist by the FBI, and Obama is the head of our government.
Thirdly, The Navy SEALs were supposed to apprehend Osama Bin Laden, not kill him. The SEALs killed Bin Laden because he was heading towards a cache of weapons in the room that he was hiding.
Did obama really hesitate on order to attack Osama bin Laden?
He approved the operation as soon as it was established that the resident of the house in question was bin Laden.
Why did Obama want to burry Bin Laden at sea?
Osama was buried at sea because no country wanted to accept his body and because people did not want his grave becoming holy ground for his followers
Why did Osama only bomb in New York?
Osama bin Laden planned and directed many separate attacks worldwide, including attacks on U.S. Embassies in other countries, an attack on the U.S.S. Cole, and separate plane attacks on The World Trade Center, The Pentagon, and one plane that passengers fought back and the plane crashed in Central Pennsylvania. As well, Osama's orchestration was behind a failed attack in a NY subway and the failed but infamous "shoe bomber" aboard an airliner. Several other attempts have been made to place bomb components, but these were never positively linked to Al-Qaeda and bin Laden.
As to the locations, Al-Qaeda and bin Laden's intentions were to hit targets in major cities. A primary goal has been to attack, interfere with, and disable major and key U.S. resources, including:
- political and leadership locations, such as the White House
- military targets, such as bases on U.S. soil or abroad, U.S. ships, and The Pentagon
- primary financial centers, such as The World Trade Center
- major transportation areas, such as subway, railroad, and large bridges
- major utility areas for electricity, hydro (dams), etc.
Goals
One goal of terrorists is the killing or injuring of as many people at one site during one or combined attacks, such as the terrorists' actions at Tower 1 and Tower 2 of The World Trade Center. In addition, the strikes carried out on Sept. 11th hurt, harmed, maimed or killed others not in the Towers, such as Firefighters, Police, and Emergency Management personnel. Further, the debris and dust cloud created by incinerating 2 massive buildings along with many other New York buildings has led to chronic lung illnesses among New York citizens who lived in that area.
A second goal is to engage (keep busy) as many key personnel, from The President, The Mayor, firefighters, police, emergency personnel, etc., as possible, and ideally in several separate incidents occurring at once or within a short period of time. If these key personnel are busy in one or more locations, protective resources are "stretched thin" and therefore, the city/area is more vulnerable.
A third goal is included in the word "terrorist"-- that is, to incite "TERROR" among a large group of people. In addition to the actual attacks in New York City, for example, citizens re-felt their initial terror over many years anytime they heard or saw a low-flying plane. Terror includes an inability to predict the future, which in turn creates fear and powerlessness.
A fourth goal is to disrupt major utilities or transportation. The US has continuing concerns about multiple attacks, including in congested cities, on major bridges, nuclear power plants (which would kill or injure hundreds to hundreds of thousands of people), utility (gas, electric, water) plants, and of course, attacks on airliners which could harm people on the ground as well as in the air. If terrorists were able to hijack a plane with 200-300 aboard and crash it into a major utility site, the consequences could be dire (think of the 2011 Earthquake in Japan-- minus the tsunami ) -- just the initial explosion on land at one of these sites would be great.
For all of these reasons (and more that citizens are not being told), the United States has remained on moderate-to-high threat alert status for the majority of the last 9 and 3/4ths years. This also means that all citizens must be aware of their surroundings even more, and be proactive in reporting any "unusual" activity. In the past, if someone spotted a backpack left in a park or subway (for example), they likely would have just picked it up and taken it to 'lost and found' or to the police. NOW, however, people are more afraid-- they should not touch the bag, call police-- and then, police are more cautious now and will more likely call in the bomb squad to check out the bag first, rather than going to the item and inspecting it while unprotected. Al-Qaeda and terrorists have certainly created terror and uncertainty unlike anything the US as a whole has ever experienced in the past.
Why does Barack Obama take the credit for killing bin laden?
Actually, it is not entirely true that President Obama is taking credit for it. He has been very clear that this was a team effort and that it was the Navy Seals who courageously carried out the mission. But it should be noted that part of the job of the U. S. President is to be Commander in Chief of the U. S. Armed Forces. While George W. Bush was unable to find Bin Laden, President Obama's team did find him, and it was thus President Obama who supervised the mission, and personally gave the go-ahead; he and his foreign policy and military advisers then watched from his office while the plan was successfully implemented.
How far back does the relationship between Osama bin laden and the US go?
It goes back to the 1970's when he was fighting Russia in Afghanistan. The US supported him, gave his fighters training and arms, and provided funds for his fight. He took what he learned in the 1970's and used it later in his fight against the west after Russia left Afghanistan.
