9/11
incident: what is it?
The 9/11 incident refers to the terrorist attacks that
occurred on September 11, 2001, in the United States. Four commercial airplanes
were hijacked by 19 terrorists associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda.
Two of the planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in
New York City, causing the collapse of both buildings and the deaths of nearly
3,000 people. Another plane was flown into the Pentagon, the headquarters of
the U.S. Department of Defense, and the fourth plane crashed in a field in
Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to retake control of the aircraft. The
9/11 attacks were the deadliest terrorist incident in world history and led to
major changes in U.S. foreign policy, including the launch of the War on
Terror.
Who was to blame for the 9/11 attacks?
The 9/11 attacks were carried out by 19 terrorists
associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden.
The majority of the hijackers were from Saudi Arabia, with others from Egypt,
Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. The leadership and ideology of al-Qaeda
were central to the planning and execution of the attacks, and the group
claimed responsibility for them.
How many people died on 911?
Nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the 9/11 attacks. Specifically, 2,606 people were killed at the World Trade Center site in New York City, including 2,192 civilians, 343 firefighters, and 71 law enforcement officers. At the Pentagon, 125 people were killed, including 70 civilians and 55 military personnel. In addition, 246 passengers and crew members on the four hijacked airplanes died, along with the 19 hijackers. The 9/11 attacks were the deadliest terrorist incident in world history and had a profound impact on the United States and the world.
Since 9/11, how long has it been?
As an AI language model, I don't have a sense of time, but I can tell you that the 9/11 attacks occurred on September 11, 2001. As of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, this means that it has been more than 20 years since the attacks occurred.
How long did planes stop after 9 11?
In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all civilian air traffic in the United States to be grounded, effective at 9:26 a.m. on September 11, 2001. This was the first time in U.S. history that all civilian air traffic was grounded nationwide. The grounding order lasted for three days, until September 14, 2001, when limited flights were allowed to resume, with increased security measures in place. It took several days for air traffic to return to normal levels, and the aviation industry faced significant economic challenges as a result of the disruptions caused by the attacks and the subsequent security measures.
How many people survived in 911?
According to official records, there were 20 people who were pulled alive from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the attacks on September 11, 2001. In addition, there were several individuals who were not in the towers at the time of the attacks but who were able to escape from the immediate vicinity and survive. While any survival in the midst of such a catastrophic event is remarkable, the vast majority of those who were in the towers or the surrounding area at the time of the attacks did not survive.
How much money did 911 families receive?
The families of victims of the 9/11 attacks were eligible to
receive compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, which
was established by Congress to provide financial assistance to those who were
affected by the attacks. The exact amount of compensation varied depending on a
number of factors, including the age, income, and number of dependents of the
victim, as well as the degree of the victim's injuries and the circumstances of
their death.
As of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, the total amount of compensation paid out by the Victim Compensation Fund was over $7 billion. The exact amount received by each family or individual varied depending on their circumstances and the factors mentioned above. The compensation was intended to provide financial support to those who were impacted by the attacks, including the families of those who were killed and those who were injured or suffered other losses as a result of the attacks.
Who is the owner of 911?
No individual or group "owns" the 9/11 attacks, as they were carried out by terrorists associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda. The responsibility for the planning and execution of the attacks rests with the leaders and operatives of al-Qaeda, including its founder and leader, Osama bin Laden. The attacks were a shocking and tragic event that had a profound impact on the United States and the world, and they have been the subject of significant investigation, analysis, and reflection in the years since they occurred.
How CIA found Usama bin Laden?
The search for Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda and the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was a long and complex operation that involved multiple intelligence agencies and military forces over a period of nearly a decade.
One key breakthrough in the search for bin Laden came in
2010, when the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was able to track down one of
his trusted couriers, who was believed to be living in a compound in
Abbottabad, Pakistan. The compound was located near a Pakistani military
academy and was surrounded by high walls and security features that suggested
it was a site of significance. CIA analysts and operatives began to surveil the
compound and collect intelligence about its occupants and activities, in an
operation known as "Operation Neptune Spear."
A newly published tape shows a recovered Osama bin Laden claiming responsibility for the attacks much more directly than before. The staging of this recording is a painful reminder that the most wanted man on the planet must be feeling somewhat safe wherever he may be. The election between George Bush and John Kerry was dominated by foreign policy decisions in the wake of the September 11 attacks. FBI agents worked their way through piles of airport surveillance footage looking for more leads. They were able to identify a car that was rented by Mohamed Atta. Atta was the ringleader of the September 11 attacks and piloted American Airlines Flight 11 that struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Qahtani was one of several al-Qaeda captives that made it possible for investigators to get a better picture of the group's inner workings. In mid-January 2004, Kurdish security forces arrested a man named Hassan Ghul. He was carrying a letter that was addressed to Osama bin Laden. He claimed that it is Abu Ahmed al-Kuwaiti who operates as Osama bin Laden's personal courier. As the focus of the investigation shifts to Kuwaiti, investigators receive conflicting information about his role within al-Qaeda.
In 2007, the CIA received information revealing the true
name of Kuwaiti terrorist Ibrahim Saeed Ahmed. It will take years to locate
him, but on May 1st, 2011 two black Hawk helicopters equipped with secret
stealth technology headed towards Bin Laden's compound. The mission was
complicated by the fact that the United States government had decided not to
inform Pakistan of the operation.
Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of al-Qaeda and the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan on May 2, 2011.During the operation, U.S. forces entered the compound and engaged in a firefight with bin Laden and several of his associates. Bin Laden was reportedly shot multiple times and died from his injuries. His body was later taken into custody by U.S. forces and later buried at sea in accordance with Islamic tradition.
The operation to kill bin Laden was a significant moment in
the U.S. fight against terrorism and was widely celebrated in the United States
and around the world. However, it also raised questions about the legality and
morality of targeted killings and the use of military force in pursuit of
individuals suspected of terrorism.