Hamza Bin Laden

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The 15th of Osama bin Laden's 20 children and a son of his third wife, Hamza, thought to be about 30 years old, was "emerging as a leader in the Al-Qaeda franchise". (Photo: AP)

Osama's son Hamza bin Laden's death confirmed by Trump

Hamza bin Laden, designated heir of Al-Qaeda, was killed in a counter-terrorism operation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

14 Sep 2019 7:20 PM

US Secretary of Defence confirms death of Hamza Bin Laden

US media reported at the beginning of August that bin Laden was killed during the last two years in an operation that involved US.

23 Aug 2019 3:11 PM

There has been no official confirmation of it from the United States. (Photo: File)

'Osama bin Laden's son Hamza was very threatening to US,' says Trump

US media on Wednesday reported that Hamza bin Laden was killed during the first two years of the Trump administration.

02 Aug 2019 9:21 AM

Hamza was thought to be under house arrest in Iran at the time, and documents recovered from the compound indicated that aides had been trying to reunite him with his father. (Photo: AP)

'Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza is dead,' says US official: report

The US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, provided no further details, including when Hamza died or where.

01 Aug 2019 8:07 AM

The UN Security Council's 1267 ISIS and Al Qaida Sanctions Committee listed 29-year old Hamza bin Laden on Thursday. (File Photo)

UNSC blacklists 'possible' Al-Qaida successor, Hamza Bin Laden

The UN Security Council has designated Hamza bin Laden, the son of slain Al Qaida chief Osama bin Laden.

02 Mar 2019 10:43 AM

The announcement comes after the US government offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to Hamza bin Laden's capture as part of its “Rewards for Justice” program. (Photo: AP | File)

Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of Osama bin Laden's son Hamza

Hamza bin Laden was named a 'specially designated global terrorist' in January 2017.

01 Mar 2019 9:08 PM

The location of Hamza bin Laden, sometimes dubbed the "crown prince of jihad," has been the subject of speculation for years. (Photo:AFP)

US offers USD 1 million reward to find bin Laden son

The United States on Thursday offered a USD 1 million reward for information on a son of late Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

01 Mar 2019 8:32 AM

Hamza, 29, has assumed a senior position within Al-Qaida and was aiming to avenge the death of his father, who was shot dead during a covert US military raid in Pakistan's Abbottabad seven years ago. (Photo: AP)

Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza marries 9/11 hijacker’s daughter: report

Hamza is the son of one of Osama's three surviving wives, Khairiah Sabar, who was living with her husband in Abbottabad, when he was killed.

06 Aug 2018 4:28 PM

The release ‘provides the opportunity for the American people to gain further insights into the plans and workings of this terrorist organization,’ said an official. (Photo: AP/File)

CIA releases files seized during Osama Bin Laden raid

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been pushing for the full release of the CIA's documents from the raid for months.

02 Nov 2017 1:11 PM

The young man, now 28, has appeared since childhood in the propaganda network founded by his father. (Photo: AFP)

Heir to Al-Qaeda? Osama's son Hamza bin Laden appears in photo montage of 9/11

An FBI agent said, "Now in his late 20s, Hamza is being prepared for a leadership role in the organisation his father founded".

19 Sep 2017 4:44 PM

Hamza bin Laden, son of late Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden

Osama bin Laden’s son calls for crusade

Hamza bin Laden has become active as an Al-Qaeda propagandist since his father’s death.

16 Sep 2017 6:56 AM

Will avenge father's death: Bin Laden's son Hamza warns Americans

Hamza, about 28 year old now, wrote those letters when he was 22 and had not seen his father bin Laden in several years.

13 May 2017 3:31 PM

A file photo Hamza bin Laden, the youngest son of Osama bin Laden.

US puts Laden son on terror blacklist

Mr Hamza, who is in his mid-twenties, has become active as an Al-Qaeda propagandist since his father’s death.

06 Jan 2017 12:25 AM

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