9/11 families demand Saudi accountability before US-Saudi agreements, urging Trump and Harris to take action.
At a Glance
- Families of 9/11 victims press for Saudi Arabia’s admission of involvement before any US-Saudi agreements
- New evidence suggests Saudi intelligence operative’s connection to 9/11 hijackers
- Over 3,000 family members, survivors, and first responders seek justice and full transparency
- Lawsuit aims to hold Saudi government accountable for alleged support of terrorists
- Declassified FBI documents reveal new information about Saudi intelligence involvement
9/11 Families United in Pursuit of Justice
The families of September 11 attack victims are taking a stand, urging former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to demand Saudi Arabia’s admission of its alleged role in the 2001 terrorist attacks. These families argue that proceeding with any US-Saudi agreements without such an acknowledgment undermines the quest for justice and accountability for an event that reshaped global security and political relations.
The 9/11 Families United, a coalition of over 3,000 family members, survivors, first responders, and those affected by exposure to Ground Zero, is at the forefront of this campaign. They are advocating for full transparency and the release of all evidence related to the attacks, including recently declassified documents that have raised new questions about Saudi ties to 9/11.
New Evidence Emerges
Recent developments have reignited the debate over Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the 9/11 attacks. A newly released video shows 9/11 hijackers with an alleged Saudi intelligence operative, contradicting previous claims and altering the narrative of how the attackers were assisted upon their arrival in the United States.
The focus of these new revelations is Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi graduate student who helped the first two hijackers in Los Angeles in 2000. Recently declassified FBI documents reveal that Bayoumi was an agent of the Saudi intelligence service, a fact that was previously denied or unconfirmed.
Legal Battle for Accountability
For over two decades, attorneys have been leading litigation efforts to seek justice for 9/11 victims and survivors. The lawsuit, consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, targets financiers and material supporters of al Qaeda under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). This legal action aims not only to seek compensation but also to deter, punish, and bankrupt entities that fund terrorism to prevent future attacks.
“We will expose for the world the shady underbelly behind the atrocities of 9/11, leaving those with evil intentions nowhere to hide and no place to escape accountability. As my son Tom told his wife Deena from the cabin of flight 93, ‘we’re going to do something … Today, we’re going to do something,” said Thomas E. Burnett, Sr., father of Thomas Burnett, Jr from United Flight 93.
The lawsuit has gained new momentum with the release of declassified documents showing that Saudi officials and intelligence agents provided material support to the 9/11 hijackers. This evidence is central to the federal lawsuit in New York where survivors and victims’ families seek to hold the Saudi government accountable.
Call for Presidential Action
The 9/11 families are not just seeking legal recourse; they are also calling on political leaders to take action. In a letter to President Biden, they emphasized the need for accountability and urged him to prioritize Saudi accountability for the 9/11 attacks in renewed U.S. engagement with Saudi Arabia.
“Saudi Arabia has a duty to tell the truth about the intelligence roles of Bayoumi and Thumairy based on its actual, complete knowledge,” the plaintiffs wrote in a motion this month.
As the 9/11 families continue their fight for justice, they remain resolute in their belief that full disclosure and accountability are essential for healing and preventing future acts of terrorism. Their call to action serves as a reminder that the impact of 9/11 continues to reverberate through American politics and foreign policy, challenging the nation’s leaders to balance strategic alliances with the pursuit of truth and justice.
