Saif al-Adel: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Ibrahim al-Madani
Born	April 11, 1960 or April 11, 1963 • Egypt
Role In	September 11 attacks

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Jordanian-born terrorist

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president of United States

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Black and white portrait of Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, known as Carlos the Jackal, wearing large dark glasses, a collared shirt, and a leather jacket.

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