Abbey Gate Investigation: Uncovering the Plot Behind Kabul Troop Tragedies
Jesse KellyAugust 30, 202511 min1,381 views
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- 💡 Sarah Adams, a former CIA targeter, initiated an investigation into the Abbey Gate attack after the Sentcom report failed to identify the suicide bomber's true name.
- 🎯 Adams' team identified the bomber's name within three weeks, prompting a deeper investigation due to perceived government inaction.
- 🌍 The investigation leveraged extensive networks in Afghanistan, where various terrorist groups have intermingled since Kabul's fall.
Masterminds and Terrorist Alliances
- 🤝 The Abbey Gate attack was primarily plotted by Shiraj Napani (Taliban's Minister of Interior) and Sonullah Gafari (head of ISIS Corasan Province).
- 📜 Approval for the attack required a fatwa, involving the Taliban's political commission and Abdullah bin Laden (son of Hamza bin Laden), indicating a multi-group conspiracy.
- 🔗 The true story of ISIS K and the Taliban working together dates back to 2015 with the formation of the Shuram Mujahedin council, and intensified in 2019 when Napani used Gafari as a proxy within ISIS.
The Bomber and His Release
- 💣 The suicide bomber was an ISIS operative previously intended for an attack in New Delhi, who was caught and deported by Indian authorities.
- ⛓️ He was subsequently imprisoned in Iran but was released by the Taliban on August 15th, after being chosen by ISKP as one of their attackers.
- 🧠 The bomber was described as well-trained, having been with ISIS for approximately six to eight years.
Attack Motivation and Prevention
- 🎯 The primary goal of the Abbey Gate attack was to harm U.S. troops, with an element of personal retribution due to the involvement of the son of Mullah Dadu the Lang, a commander whose father was killed in a U.S. operation.
- ⚠️ Prevention would have required a properly planned evacuation months in advance, rather than the hasty withdrawal that created security vulnerabilities.
- ✈️ The U.S. troops were placed on the other side of the Taliban, who handled external security, making them vulnerable.
Government Cover-Up and Future Threats
- 🤥 The investigation strongly suggests the U.S. government covered up the involvement of the Hakanis, Abdullah bin Laden, and the son-in-law of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
- 📢 Adams emphasizes the need for honesty with the public about these tactics to prepare for future threats.
- ⚠️ Afghanistan has become a base for international terrorism again, with terrorists training unabated and planning a 9/11-style attack in the United States, facilitated by border and visa system weaknesses.
Refugee Vetting Concerns
- 🛂 A significant percentage of Afghan refugees brought into the U.S. were allegedly never vetted and did not work for the U.S. government.
- ⚠️ There are reports of individuals being unable to communicate in English, being too extreme, or refusing to speak to women.
- 🚨 Concerns were raised about terrorists being identified on flights after arrival, indicating a failure in the vetting process during the hasty withdrawal.
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