Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi

One of the most wanted terrorist leader in Iraq, Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, was pronounced dead on Wednesday following the bombings of an American F-16. His death was announced to the public on the following day, Thursday. It has recently been found, however, that Zarqawi had initially survived the bombings. "General Caldwell said that the American soldiers 'went into the process to provide medical care' to Mr. Zarqawi but that it was too late. " The two 500-pound bombs were dropped on a house where Zarqawi was said to have been metting with a spiritual guide, Sheik Abd al-Rahman. Five others were killed instantly.

Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi was the Jordanian terrorist leader of Al Qaeda in Mesopotamia. It is believed that he was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iraqi civilians. "The killing of Mr. Zarqawi provided a boost to the morale of the Iraqis and Americans trying to a new democratic state here, which Mr. Zarqawi and his followers were working so hard to destroy." United States President George W. Bush stated of the Zarqawi's death: ""It's certainly not going to end the violence, but it's going to help a lot."