Profile: Who was Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi? Al-Qurayshi was a shadowy and brutal figure who led ISIL when under intense military pressure from US and allied forces. Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2022
Leader of Islamic State dies in raid by US forces in Syria, Biden says WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the leader of Islamic State was killed during an overnight raid by U.S. forces in Syria that also left a number of civilians dead, declaring the operation a success that eliminated a “major terrorist threat to the world.” Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2022
Biden says Islamic State leader al-Qurayshi killed in US raid in Syria WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said a “major terrorist threat” was eliminated during a U.S. raid in northwest Syria in which Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed. Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022
Slain Islamic State leader al-Qurayshi was a reclusive figure KYIV, Ukraine — Islamic State’s leader, killed by American commandos Thursday, was a largely reclusive figure with almost no public presence, despite heading the world’s most notorious terror group. Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2022
US raid targets IS group leader in Syria: Atmeh resident recounts helicopter attack The early morning hours of February 3, American special forces carried out a helicopter attack in the northeastern Syrian town of Atmeh. Islamic State (IS) group leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died during the attack. At least 13 people died in the strikes, according to the Syrian Civil Defense, including… France 24 · Feb 3, 2022
Inside the raid that killed ISIS leader al-Qurayshi About two dozen U.S. special forces carried out the aerial raid overnight. Axios · Feb 3, 2022
Al-Qurayshi killing - latest: US says ISIS leader blew up himself and family during three-hour operation Follow the latest updates from The Independent The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022
Islamic state leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi killed by US special forces in raid in Syria The leader of Islamic State was killed during a raid by US special forces in Syria, Joe Biden has said. Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2022
Al-Qurayshi killing: Terrified witnesses recount three-hour US commando raid that left ISIS leader dead As many as 13 people died in the raids, including six children, say witnesses The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022