US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative connected to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans in Syria

[MILITARY](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/military) US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative connected to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans in Syria Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was affiliated to gunman who killed 2 service members and interpreter in December attack  By [Alexandra Koch](//www.foxnews.com/person/k/alexandra-koch) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 17, 2026 4:59pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/17) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6386526050112) #### [Army releases names of two Iowa National Guardsmen killed in Syria](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6386526050112) Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the two National Guardsmen killed in Syria on 'America Reports.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*