“The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State died in a U.S. special forces raid in northern Syria on Thursday when he detonated a bomb that killed him and family members… Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby earlier described Thursday's raid as a successful counter-terrorism mission, saying there were no U.S. casualties. Syrian rescue workers said at least 13 people including six children and four women were killed by clashes and explosions that erupted after the raid began.” Reuters
Many on both sides praise the raid but caution that the Islamic State remains a threat, and urge the administration to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism.