Posted on 05/11/2005 6:40:58 AM PDT by Quilla
Baghdad, 11 May (AKI) - The Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is "serious injured, possibly dead" according to Colonel Fouad Hani Hassan, commander of the fifth division of the Iraqi armed forces, cited by 'Elaph', one of the most popular websites in the Arab world. Al-Zarqawi, considered al-Qaeda's leader in Iraq, is believed to have been injured in the major offensive US-led forces have been carrying out in the western Anbar province over the last few days.
Operation Matador is centred around the town of Qaim, just a few kilometres from the Syrian border, and is aimed at destroying the strongholds of foreign fighters coming over the border into Iraq to join the insurgency. It's the fourth day of violent fighting around the town, which has been surrounded by troops since Saturday night. Bombing is said to be heavy in the town, where there has been house-to-house fighting between troops and insurgents.
The satellite TV channel Al-Arabiya reported on Wednesday that two US military helicopters were brought down during clashes in villages near Qaim, where military aircraft had been carrying out bombing raids to root out Islamic militants from their hideouts.
On Tuesday, Raja Nawaf, the newly-appointed governor of the Anbar province was kidnapped near Qaim and his family was told he would only be released if US troops pulled out of the town. A US military spokesman responded to the news by reiterating that they do not give into terrorist demands.
While Operation Matador is not specifically aimed at catching al-Zarqawi, Brig. Gen. James Conway told a Pentagon news briefing on Tuesday that "it would be a welcome event to come across him or his body."
This is the biggest US military operation since the offensive on the rebel-held town of Fallujah in November last year. More than 1,000 troops are involved and at least 15 US soldiers are said to have died in the fighting so far. The US military claims some 100 militants have been killed, but inside sources have admitted however, that they have encountered strong resistance in the town, with the insurgents demonstrating a high level of training.
Sorry , what's meaning about those news ?
Zark has a death wish and we're going to help him meet up with his feet of clay pagan idol Allah.
BTW, in Spain the word "matador" is only used for "bull-killers", not "killer" in general. Anyway in some countries of Latin America they do use it in general, I think.
Wow. That's Greek to me. :^O
Sometimes spreading the rumors of a leader's death will force him into the open. I suggest that even if it is not true, it is an effective propaganda exercise.
I think ol' Bob's posting on Huffington's blog these days. ;-)
The matador circled the bull methodically. Then with all his strength, he plunged his spear into the bull. A red geyser rose before us and our hearts pumped frantically as we gasped. The bull ran around in a high powered rage. Suddenly, he was exhausted and fell to the cheers of the crowd. It was exhilarating horror.
I wish the same to Zarqawi.
I'd like to see his head on a pike.
For the last couple months, the military releases have indicated increasing confidence that he was not too far ahead of our intel. This might well finally be his Waterloo.
I'll NEVER forget the image of that Arab woman cheering when 911 happened. It's nice to see them crying for a change.
Why NOT just level the town? If it is a HAVEN for terrorists and a way station for those leaving or about to enter Syria. LEVEL IT...DESTROY IT or Neutron it!
Well, I think we're killing swine over there, not bulls. But I suppose we couldn't actually say so.
Are you resorting to fiction as some sort of proof?
Thanks for the ping.
You bet. :)
:&)
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