The Fog of War: Trump's Claim of ISIS' Top Deputy Elimination Raises More Questions Than Answers The claim by former President Donald Trump that Abu Bilal al Minuki, second in command to ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al Hashemi al Qurayshi, had been "eliminated from the battlefield" has sparked debate about its significance.
On the surface, it appears to be a major blow to the terrorist organization's operations in Africa and beyond.
However, as with any military operation, the truth is often shrouded in secrecy, and the circumstances surrounding al Minuki's death are no exception.