Jihadi John reported killing

[Smokie Jim]

Hope this bastard is dead. Sorry for my language Josie but I feel is fitting !!

[josie andrews]

Hope this bastard is dead. Sorry for my language Josie but I feel is fitting !!

That's okay, I would have probably used the same & perhaps some stronger words

[josie andrews]

'Jihadi John': US air strike targets Islamic State militant in Syria

US forces have carried out an air strike targeting the Islamic State group militant "Jihadi John", with a "high degree of certainty" he was hit.

PM David Cameron said targeting killing Mohammed Emwazi was "the right thing to do".
The Kuwaiti-born British militant appeared in videos of the beheadings of Western hostages.

It is believed there was one other person in the vehicle targeted in the attack near Raqqa, in Syria.

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Speaking outside Downing Street, Mr Cameron said it had not yet been confirmed whether the strike had been successful.

But if it had been, "it will be a strike at the heart of Isil [Islamic State] and it will demonstrate to those that would do Britain, our people and allies harm we have a long reach, we have unwavering determination and we never forget about our citizens".

He described Emwazi as an "ongoing and serious threat" to civilians around the world, particularly in Syria and the UK.

"He was Isil's lead executioner and let us not forget he killed many, many Muslims too, and he was intent on murdering many more people.
"So this was an act of self-defence."

The prime minister added that his thoughts were with the families of those "who were so brutally murdered".

A senior US military source says the strike involved two MQ9 Reaper drones and took place at 2050 GMT on Thursday.

Another US senior military source said there was a "high degree of certainty" Emwazi had been killed.

A formal statement from the Pentagon stopped short of asserting that Emwazi had definitely been killed, adding that it was assessing the operation.

Analysis
by Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent

As the militant who sadistically murdered Western aid workers and journalists on camera, Mohammed Emwazi became a top target for US and British intelligence agencies, even though he is thought to have played no military role within Islamic State.

After his identity was revealed in February, Emwazi largely stayed out of sight, taking particular care not to leave a digital trail to his whereabouts.p

But GCHQ, the UK government's communications headquarters, has expended enormous efforts to intercept and decipher any encrypted messages that might reveal his location or those of his associates.

Emwazi is believed to have travelled to Syria in 2013 and later joined IS militants.
He first appeared in a video in August last year, when footage was posted online Òshowing the murder of US journalist James Foley.

He was later pictured in the videos of the beheadings of US journalist Steven Sotloff, British aid worker David Haines and UK taxi driver Alan Henning, as well as American aid worker Abdul-Rahman Kassig, also known as Peter, and Japanese journalist Kenji Goto.

He was also seen apparently killing a Syrian soldier during a mass beheading of Syrian troops.

In each of the videos, the militant appeared dressed in a black robe with a black balaclava covering his face.

Initially dubbed "Jihadi John" by the media, he was subsequently named as Emwazi, from west London, in February.

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[DaveO]

Few will shed any tears but it would have been far better if he'd been captured and put on trial.

Operating a "shoot to kill" policy just puts the state above the law, just like terrorists.

It is why at the end of the second world war they simply didn't line the Nazi's they captured up against the wall and shoot them.

It was considered very important the allies were not seen to be acting outside of the rule of law. I don't see what has changed.

This will also create a martyr for the cause whereas him handcuffed shuffling about in the dock would be a pathetic sight and a true defeat for the terrorists. Us killing them willy nilly is just what they want.

[Panchitta Marra]

Will he now meet 72 Virgin maidens in paradise as written in his holy scripture.

[thegimble]

Will he now meet 72 Virgin maidens in paradise as written in his holy scripture.

Hope they all turn out to be men. Nothing saying they are all women.

[Panchitta Marra]

Will he now meet 72 Virgin maidens in paradise as written in his holy scripture.

Hope they all turn out to be men. Nothing saying they are all women.

Chance would be a fine thing.
Homosexuality is apparently frowned upon in their scripture with punishment dealt out to those admitting to it. Families disown their sons upon them finding out.

[thegimble]

Will he now meet 72 Virgin maidens in paradise as written in his holy scripture.

Hope they all turn out to be men. Nothing saying they are all women.

Chance would be a fine thing.
Homosexuality is apparently frowned upon in their scripture with punishment dealt out to those admitting to it. Families disown their sons upon them finding out.

Then if they are all men he has an eternity on his own. Just about right for the scumbag.

[thegimble]

Few will shed any tears but it would have been far better if he'd been captured and put on trial.

Operating a "shoot to kill" policy just puts the state above the law, just like terrorists.

It is why at the end of the second world war they simply didn't line the Nazi's they captured up against the wall and shoot them.

It was considered very important the allies were not seen to be acting outside of the rule of law. I don't see what has changed.

This will also create a martyr for the cause whereas him handcuffed shuffling about in the dock would be a pathetic sight and a true defeat for the terrorists. Us killing them willy nilly is just what they want.

I agree entirely with this. I also wonder if they have any idea who else was in the vehicle. Have we reached the point where absolutely anyone associated with him should be murdered too?

Its puts a country at a real dilemma. He will not be alone but it is the only way to get rid of him. Unless we put troops in Syria and with Russia involvement that could be dicey.

But we would be better pulling out of Syria completely and let Putin sort it out. But there is oil there and no chance will common sense prevail. Syria got destabilised by outside involvement in pursuit of oil. West was warned how it would play out but as with Iraq we never learn and create bigger problems in the world in pursuit of money.

[Wandering Warrior]

Dave O, Corbyn is with you on that, re. putting on trial. Ironic though, saying he was all for scrapping the army. Perhaps he could have asked Jihadi John after he'd slaughtered Alan Henning to come home and face the music, with the caveat of course, we'll be lenient!
With this pratt leading the opposition they'll be lucky to get 100 seats at the next election, and I've voted Labour all my life!!