Fawaz al-Rabeiee
Saudi Arabian terrorist leader.
Born
1979
46 years ago
Died
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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