The Jihadist Plot: The Untold Story of Al-Qaeda and the Libyan Rebellion

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The aftermath of the September 11, 2012 attacks in Benghazi raises critical questions about America's involvement in the Libyan rebellion against Muammar al-Qaddafi. The narrative reveals how U.S. support inadvertently empowered jihadist factions previously opposed in the war on terror, leading to a Libya dominated by armed extremist groups openly aligned with al-Qaeda. It highlights the complexities of foreign intervention and the enduring nature of jihadist ideologies, emphasizing that alliances formed in conflict can have unintended and dangerous consequences.