The Arabic-language television network Al Jazeera, based in Qatar, has broadcast a complete video tape featuring a voice purported to be that of Osama bin Laden, in which he names all 19 hijackers involved in the September 11 attacks. This broadcast occurred on Tuesday, one day after the station aired excerpts from the same video, where the same voice praised the four leaders of the attacks, claiming they had changed the course of history. The voice on the tape, which independent sources have not been able to confirm as that of Osama bin Laden, discusses the preparation of some hijackers for the attack by reviewing flight details and maps in Arabic. The voice also calls for the release of Islamic militants imprisoned in the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Full Video Tape Featuring Bin Laden's Voice Broadcast by Al Jazeera - 2002-09-11
Al Jazeera aired a complete video featuring a voice believed to be Osama bin Laden, naming the 19 hijackers of the September 11 attacks. This broadcast follows earlier excerpts that praised the attack leaders. The significance lies in the ongoing discourse surrounding terrorism and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Al Jazeera broadcast a complete video featuring a voice believed to be Osama bin Laden, naming the 19 hijackers of the September 11 attacks and praising their actions. This followed an earlier broadcast of excerpts from the same video.
- The video purportedly includes bin Laden discussing the hijackers' preparations for the attacks.
- Bin Laden calls for the release of Islamic militants imprisoned in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The September 11 attacks were a pivotal moment in U.S. and global history, leading to significant military and political responses. Bin Laden's al-Qaeda was identified as the perpetrator, which influenced U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
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