U.S. Strikes Back: Eliminating a Deadly Al Qaeda Leader in Syria Exposes Flaws in Terrorist Threat Management

On January 16, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed a decisive strike against Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a seasoned terrorist connected to both Al Qaeda and ISIS, responsible for orchestrating the deadly ambush last December that claimed the lives of two American servicemen and one civilian interpreter. This operation, part of the ongoing 'Hawkeye Strike' campaign, underscores the critical necessity of relentless action against terror threats targeting American lives. Yet while this successful mission signals the unwavering resolve of U.S. forces to protect our citizens abroad, it also exposes troubling questions about national security strategy under current leadership. How can such...