In a statement released on August 3, 2008, Al Qaeda confirmed the death of Abu Khabab Al-Masri, also known as Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar. He was a top chemical and biological weapons expert for the Al Qaeda terror network.The Associated Press: Al-qaida Announces Deaths of 4 Commanders (August 3, 2008) Al Qaeda did not release further details, but Pakistani authorities said they believe he was killed by a CIA airstrike in south Waziristan in late July.CBS News: Officials: Al Qaeda's Mad Scientist Killed...
Top 10 Most Wanted
U.S. officials report that Al-Masri was among the "top 10" most wanted Al Qaeda terrorists that had been under the leadership of Osama Bin Laden since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.FOXNews.com: Al Qaeda Operative Killed During Missile Strike in Pakistan (July 29, 2008)
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Al-Masri's wife told Pakistani authorities that her husband died in the attack before Al Qaeda confirmedFOXNews.com: Al Qaeda Operative Killed During Missile Strike in Pakistan (July 29, 2008)
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Al-Masri was one of six killed in the bombing
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