Khalil Said al-Deek – (born 1957 – died April 2005), aka Joseph Adams after 1996 was a dual US-Jordanian citizen who came to USA to study computer science.^[1] He became a naturalized US citizen living in Los Angeles, California where he worked as computer engineer and Charity Without Borders staffer, where it is now believed that Adam Yahiye Gadahn worked around that same time in 1997. The Charity was discovered to be an Al-Qaida organization used to funnel money overseas and wasn't shut down until after September 11, 2001. Hisham Diab was running this organization at the time and it was confirmed by his ex-wife Saraah Olson that Hisham and Khalil Said al-Deek recruited Adam Yahiye Gadahn and transformed him into an American-hating fanatic. This was also confirmed by the imam Haitham Bundakji of the Islamic Society of Orange County who described Hisham and members of his cell as "disruptive troublemakers" and places blame on himself for not reaching out to Gadahn.

Carrying a US passport, he moved to Peshawar, Pakistan, where he is believed to have met several times with Osama bin Laden. He was arrested on December 17, 1999 in Peshawar and extradited to Jordan for conspiracy to carry out terrorist attacks in Jordan.^[2] CNN reports that al-Deek is described as the leader of his group.

One report claimed Al-Deek and 27 others were indicted, in Jordan on March 29, 2000.^[3] The International Counter-Terrorism blog reported that Al-Deek was indicted in absentia and had already been extradited. The San Diego Union Tribune reported that Jordan held Al-Deek for 17 months before releasing him without charge.^[4]

Judith Miller, then of the New York Times, reported that al-Deek had business ties to Abu Zubaydah.^[5] Miller reported that al-Deek and Abu Zubaydah exported specialty honey, a traditionally high-valued product, and sent a portion of the profits to Osama bin Laden, and al Qaeda. Miller reported that the shipment of honey was used to mask the shipment of weapons.

Tim Golden, of the New York Times, reported that an unnamed American intelligence official suspected al-Deek collaborated with Moazzam Begg on a CDROM version of an "Encyclopedia of Jihad".^[6] The official claimed al-Deek gave a copy of this CDROM to two suspected Jordanian terrorists. Khalil al-Deek was reportedly killed in Pakistan in April 2005, he had been living in the Peshawar with his wife; who was expecting their fifth child. It is unclear how his death occurred but it has been rumored he was killed by Al-Qaida for cooperating with Jordanian authorities, however it is also likely he was killed by Pakistani forces in a raid. There are still many questions about Khalil al-Deek, and exactly what is association and position was with the Al-Qaida terrorist organization, but it is clear he had close ties with Al-Qaida leadership; at one time even sharing a bank account with Abu Zubaydah. It is possible that his original arrest in Jordan and the information obtained from his laptop led to a series of important arrests in the war on terror, from Abu Zubaydah to Khalid Sheik Muhammed and possibly many more.

References[link]

1. ^ Khalil Said Khalil Deek, Follow the network: a guide to the political left
2. ^ Terror suspect planned New Year's attacks, officials say, CNN, December 17, 1999
3. ^ Jordan Indicts Suspected Members of Terrorist Cell, International Counter-Terrorism blog, March 29, 2000
4. ^ Father of suspected al-Qaeda operative is baffled by accusation, San Diego Union Tribune, May 28, 2004
5. ^ Al Qaeda – Trade in Honey Is Said to Provide Money and Cover for bin Laden, originally published in the New York Times, October 11, 2001
6. ^ Tim Golden, Jihadist or Victim: Ex-Detainee Makes a Case, New York Times, June 15, 2006 – mirror

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Ramy Ayach (Arabic: ‎رامي عياش) (born Ramy Abu Ayach, رامي ابوعياش, on August 18, 1980 in Baakleen, Lebanon) is a Druze Lebanese singer, songwriter, composer, and instrumentalist.

Early life[link]

Ramy Ayach is the oldest of two brothers brought up in the mountains of Lebanon in a town called, Baakleen. Soon after realizing his natural talent for singing and music, Ramy went on to become one of the leading Pop Stars from the Middle East.^[1]

Musical career[link]

1997[link]

Ayach released his first album in 1997, Ra'eh, with the single Bghanneela Webde'ellah, which led to his first international tour, playing over 50 concerts in Lebanon, Australia, UK, Italy, France, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, Tunisia, Germany, and Syria. Ra'eh rose to the top of Lebanese charts, which increased his fanbase and led to televised performances.

1999[link]

In 1999, Ayach signed with Rotana and released his third album, Wel'ah, with the single Shta'tilak, written and composed by himself, arranged by Ehsan El Monzir, which occupied the top position on Billboard's National Sales in the National Airplay and International Arabic Airplay category. Two other songs were also released as singles, Sawad Elninny and Wel'ah. Ayach also filmed the music video for Shta'tilak in Turkey with the Lebanese-German director Said El Marouk.

2000[link]

Ayach released the album Diwan Al Hobb, which contained the singles Arfeeno, Khad Hareer and Allah Aleak The video for Khad Hareer was filmed in Germany exclusively for the German television network Deutsche Welle.

2002[link]

Ayach completed the album Albi Mal, which contained eight tracks comprising one continuous song, Albi Mal, written by Nabil Abu Abdo, composed and arranged by Jean-Marie Riachi, and the singles Alla Ykoun Ma'ak, Behwak, composed by Ramy Ayach and a cover of Allaylo Ya Layla, originally recorded by the Lebanese musician Wadih El Safi.

2004[link]

In 2004, Ayach released Ya msahar eyni, produced by Jean-Marie Riachi, which was their second collaboration and become his most successful album, topping music and video charts for months with the singles Ya msahar eyni and Khallini Maak.

2006[link]

Habbaytak ana, Ayach's eighth album, was released in December 2006. It was produced again by Jean Marie Riachi. The title track was released as single.

2009[link]

He joined Jean-Marie Riachi for the album Belaaks. The song Belaaks (On the Contrary) is a duetto with Abeer Nehme and is an oriental jazz arrangement of the famous song Quizás, quizás, quizás in Lebanese dialect.

Discography[link]

• 2006: Habbaytak Ana

Track listing

1. Habbaytak Ana
2. Khallik
3. Ya Bint El-Jirani
4. Aayni Aal Gharam
5. W Min El-Chebbak
6. Doummini
7. Dana W Ana
8. Khalli Indak Damm

• 2004: Ya Msahar Einy

1. Ya Msahar Einy
2. El-Hanan W El-Hob
3. Hobak Mehayarni
4. Khaleni Maak
5. Mabrouk
6. Ya Omry La
7. Habeeb El-Alb
8. Leeh

• 2002: Albi Mal

1. Albi Mal
2. Al Laylo ya Layla
3. Behwak
4. Heyya Heyya
5. Allah Yekon Maak
6. Hababteni feek
7. Keef Tarikne

• 2001: Dewan El Hob

1. Aarfeno
2. Allah Aalaik
3. Bakrahak
4. Khad Harer
5. Hatha Lotf Mennek
6. Men Awal Nathrah

• 2002: Wel'ah

1. Wel'ah
2. Ahl Lhawa
3. Ahlamak
4. Alby Elyk
5. Shtaktilak
6. Sawad El Ninny

• 1999: Mou`jiza

1. Mou'jiza
2. Elli Shobbaik W`lobbaik
3. Al-Soura
4. Beechak Mn Ben El Aynayn
5. Albi W`albik
6. Zghayar Oumry

• 1998: Rae'h

1. Rae'h
2. Laayounik
3. Khidni
4. Ghanni Ya Bolbol
5. Torkos A' la Daffi
6. Bghanilha

Recent News[link]

The pop star Ramy Ayach finished lately^[when?] recording a duet with the Egyptian singer Ahmad Adawia entitled “Annas Al Rayaa”. Ramy said that the idea was a coincidence, since he was meeting the song’s composer to discuss his new album’s songs and he found the song’s incomplete version which he liked a lot. When he listened to it later in its full version, he felt that it would be very suitable for him to sing it with Adawia. So they called him and he was very excited for the duet the moment he listened to it. Ramy added that he is a big fan of Adawia, who is considered one of the most important singers in Egypt.^[1]

Pop star Ramy Ayach ended recently his contract with Rotana company to join Melody. He had met with the company’s CEO Jamal Marwan and he was satisfied with the package he offered to him.^[1]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Ramy Ayach On Facebook
• Ramy Ayach Official Website
• Rotana Records Arabia