Son of Osama bin Laden called for strikes against ‘Jews’ and ‘Crusaders’ 10 days before Manchester suicide bombing
His name alone is enough to guarantee headlines and the attention of the world’s security services. Though only about 25 years old,his words are urgently picked over by analysts and officials seeking to understand the new threat posed to the west by Islamist militancy. He is Hamza bin Laden, the son and “heir obvious” of his father, or Osama,the late founder and leader of al-Qaida.
Ten days before the bombing in Manchester final week, Hamza’s voice was heard on a new audio tape issued by al-Qaida calling for strikes by followers against Jews” and “Crusaders”. Related: Terrorists see reason in insanity of targeting public events | Jason Burke Related: Osama bin Ladens family on the race: ‘I never stopped praying our lives might return to normal’ Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com