[kstewskis]

"If my son was a terrorist, I wouldn't hesitate to kill him," family member Mousa al-Khalayleh said during Friday's rally, claiming he spoke on behalf of the tribe.

Do we have to describe the meaning of "if" to Mr. al-Khalayleh?

[elli1]

Do we have to describe the meaning of "if" to Mr. al-Khalayleh?

Could be that Mr. al-Khalayleh meant if Zarqawi, the terrorist was his son, he wouldn't hesitate to kill him. Article doesn't specify his relationship to Zarqawi outside of being a 'family member'. He might be a second or third cousin...