Statement on the Death of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Terrorist Organization Leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi in a United States Counterterrorism Operation in Atmeh, Syria

Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation to protect the American people and our allies and make the world a safer place. Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the leader of ISIS. All Americans have returned safely from the operation. I will deliver remarks to the American people later this morning. May God protect our troops.