Kathrine Frich
Hamza operates from northern Afghanistan under the protection of 450 snipers.
Recent reports suggest that Hamza bin Laden, once presumed dead, has emerged as the new leader of Al-Qaeda, reviving the terror network his father, Osama bin Laden, built.
Protected by 450 Snipers
Intelligence indicates that Hamza, dubbed the “Crown Prince of Terror,” has not only survived CIA assassination attempts in 2019 but is actively leading Al-Qaeda’s resurgence, especially in Afghanistan. Supported by his brother Abdullah, the Bin Laden family is believed to be re-establishing a militant dynasty.
According to the National Mobilization Front (NMF), Hamza operates from northern Afghanistan under the protection of 450 snipers, as the country has become a training hub for terrorist organizations since the fall of Kabul in 2021, according to Ziare.
Intelligence reports claim that Al-Qaeda has set up 10 major training camps in Afghanistan, where fighters and suicide bombers are being prepared for potential attacks on Western targets.
A New Wave of Terror
Hamza’s rise has drawn attention to the close ties between Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. The Taliban, who regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, reportedly hold regular meetings with Hamza and provide protection for him and his family.
This relationship, experts warn, strengthens Al-Qaeda’s position and raises fears of a new wave of global terror.
Concerns are further heightened by reports of collaboration between Al-Qaeda and ISIS, with both groups reportedly maintaining joint cells in northern Afghanistan.
As the country becomes a hotspot for terrorist activity, fears of a potential attack on Western soil, similar to the 9/11 attacks orchestrated by Osama bin Laden, have grown.