Ayman al-Zawahiri named another al Qaeda chief
He is likely to figure out so as to, says Zarate, by seeking to launch newborn attacks in opposition to the U.S. to both provide evidence his leadership and to operate a payback in support of the death of his boss. Special section: The murder of Osama bin Laden But top administration bureaucrat downplayed al-Zawahiris selection Thursday. excuse desk Robert Gates understood to facilitate the recent al Qaeda boss lacks the personality and operational skills of Osama bin Laden. But he believed the selection of al Qaedas previous veto.