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Saddam Hussein
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About
Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti (1937–2006) served as President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003, ruling as a Ba'athist dictator with an authoritarian regime. His rule ended with his overthrow in 2003 during the U.S.-led invasion authorized by Bush. His regime was notable for its invasion of Kuwait, pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and development of weapons programs.
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George W. Bush
attacked
Bush authorized the 2003 invasion of Iraq, labeling Hussein part of the 'axis of evil' and citing WMDs, resulting in Hussein's capture and execution, based on disputed intelligence.
Since 2003
Amos Yadlin
attacked
As a fighter pilot, Yadlin flew in the 1981 Operation Opera bombing of Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor, directly targeting Saddam Hussein's nuclear ambitions.
Since 1981
Nimrod Raphaeli
attacked
Through MEMRI reports and publications, Raphaeli has repeatedly attacked Saddam's regime, detailing economic corruption, palace extravagance, and financial networks that supported terrorism.
Since 2001
IL
Iraq Liberation Act of 1998
targeted
The act explicitly made the removal of Saddam Hussein's regime official U.S. policy, authorizing support for opposition to overthrow him and citing his WMD programs and UN violations as justifications.
Since 1998
Douglas Feith
targeted
Feith targeted Hussein's regime through PNAC advocacy, the Office of Special Plans' intelligence efforts, and policy planning, promoting unsubstantiated WMD and al-Qaeda links to justify the 2003 invasion and overthrow.
Since 1998
