Fawaz al-Rabeiee

Saudi Arabian terrorist leader.

Fawaz al-Rabeiee - Saudi Arabian terrorist leader.
Born

1979
46 years ago

Died

October 1st, 2006
18 years ago — 27 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Saudi Arabia

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Al-Rabeiee was involved in organizing terrorist activities. Associated with Al-Qaeda, he played a significant role in various militant operations. His activities were primarily centered in Iraq, where he contributed to the insurgency against coalition forces. Al-Rabeiee was implicated in multiple attacks against military and civilian targets, participating in the broader context of the War on Terror. His actions led to significant operations by international security forces aimed at dismantling terrorist networks in the region. Al-Rabeiee's activities garnered extensive media attention during the early 2000s, highlighting the challenges posed by extremist groups.

Organized terrorist activities in Iraq

Involved with Al-Qaeda operations

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