Bush is the worst President we have ever had,,the time will come when the man will Burn in HELL

SMitty, Greenville, SC

I think American people were once again fooled by their own President. However, Mr Bush's reckless policies are most likely to bring the nation a rude awakening after its Iraqi nightmare.

The so-called 'surge plan' to increase the number of soldiers in Iraq was an escalation of war that was, for all intents and purposes, lost. President legacy is doomed unless he brings in Iraq's neighbours to help with smooth withdrawal of US forces from Iraq.

Z Hussain, Rochdale, UK

A very sad event. But did anyone really doubt Al Qaeda would try something spectacular with Petreaus reporting to Congress? Bush may have given this man the handshake of death when he visited, but if it wasn't the Sheik it would have been mass civilian casulaties from a marketplace bomb. I think most miss the point. This man was winning...and Al Qaeda knew it. Therefore he became a propaganda target for them as well as feared enemy.

Murph, Madisonville, USA/KY

Bush et al continue their delusional way while thousands of Iraqies die and millions seek asylum in other contries. Peatreus got to be a 4 star general, not by bucking his superiors but by following their orders w/o complaint and telling them what they want to hear. I thus conlude there is no real truth in what he told the American people and only Congress is dumb enough to think the unvarnished truth came their way.

K Winghart, Centennial, USA

this is really a bad news for the iraqis, the following days will be very difficult for them.so they should nominate another leader to continue richawi's march otherwise alqaeda will return again to alanbar and make it a base to his suicide attacks.

mohamed, oujda, morocco

Alas, a kiss from George Bush is the kiss of death. The bragging made him a tempting target, to be sure.

Arik Silverman, Milwaukee, USA

There was no al-Qaeda insurgency in Iraq before the coalition invasion! Interference in Iraq born of lies, deceit and a craving for control over its oil resources has brought only death, suffering and destruction to a proud nation way beyond anything Saddam ever inflicted.

Oxford Don, Oxford, UK

This is very sad and unfortunate. My condolences to his family and loved ones. His death should not be in vain but should be a source of motivation to others to embrace peace and prosperity. Let another Flower of the Desert rise up in his place and lead towards peace. There are many brave Moslems and Arabs out there that abhor violence and destruction but these individuals are silent or simply afraid to be outspoken because they fear for their lives, which is understandable. However, that begs the question 'Is it that the terrorist believes in their cause more so than any other Moslem that believes otherwise?' Is it inherent in the nature of a peacemaker or a person that values life to be afraid of losing his own life?

Niwa, Atlanta, GA - USA

His role masks very serious concerns around our current strategy of "making it up as we go along". Our "temporary assets" against Al Quaeda are being armed and "registered with the nat'l. gov't. as police etc." for another fight down the road wirth the nat'l. gov't and with Shias. We may "battle insurgency" by delaying it so as to focus on Al Quaeda to be dragged into another situation down the road. There was nothing wrong with the facts of the presentations this week but, we haven't gotten to the heart of the matter with this Presidency. A continuing debacle with tremendous costs in lives and $$$. Along with a booming refugee poipulation! How many more assasinations along with failed legislative attempts by their parliment will it take?

German Alvarado, Mpls, USA

When I think of Hamas and its militants, I think of Sinn Fein and the IRA on steroids and hallucinogens. If Gaza is not yet dead, it is dying. Hamas has no power over its militants, only today we hear Israeli border posts will be rocketed and mortared throughout Ramadan.

Clearly, Hamas has nothing to offer the world but a promise to dismantle the Jewish state of Israel. In fairness, they were prepared to offer a 40-year ceasefire (time enough one presumes, to acquire the necessary military hardware).

The moral argument to sideline Hamas is strong while not forgetting there are powerful voices calling for a preemptive strike on Iran, which will create (in three days or six) a nation of 80 million, united only in their hatred of us.

Russia’s reluctance to tighten the screws on Iran buys a little time. Seeing then that we will get nowhere in Gaza, the Quartet and Israel must must help President Abbas build a peaceful and yes prosperous nation adjoining Israel and Jordan.

Calascione, Middlewood, UK

These criminals do not want to see iraq's people are living Peacefully in a post-Saddam Iraq are determined to revenge from Iraqi people and they are trying to destroy every thing there

Muhsin Najim ABID, Bristol, UK

I expect all the ' lefties ' will cheer this man's death. I can just see Harry Reid and San Fran Nan Pelosi crying crocodile tears. Welcome to Ramadan, a very Holy season in the Muslim world. I wonder who killed him?. Look forward to the BEEB to say the US government did it for some obscure reason. As President Bush is on TV tonight, this was designed to highlight the need to keep troops in Iraq. See how easy it is to join thee tin foil hat crowd.

Desmond Taylor, Houston, USA Tx

This is all sideshow. The real action is brewing in connection with Iran and Syria, whose militaries are slated for complete destruction in the coming months.

Alexander Hamilton, NYC, US

Sad to hear about this. There are those who are trying to bring stability in this fragile land and it's frustrating to see lives cut short so needlessly.

Anthony, Minneapolis, MN

A noble man, concerned with the welfare of his people, and a blow to the peace and humanity of his country.

This example and sacrifice must make the West realise that an individual who demonstrates a free will, and actively peruses peace and integration will not be tolerated by extremists, who fear his activities as they destroy what they stand for, and personify what they fear. Such beliefs are the cornerstones of our own civilisations and culture. Why should we be forced to surrender them? That’s something I would fight to prevent, something this man died to prevent.

For Our future, it is time for a whole hearted, united deployment, we are at War, like it or not. More power to the Generals to do what needs to be done either at the negotiating table, or on the front lines to eliminate a very real enemy without fear of sanction from the people they protect.

We need to end dark aged distortion of religion, armed with modern weapons, or it will again Scourge our innocent.

Liam Ryan, London,

So it goes on & on.
All sects of Muslims are so bitter & just cannot look forward, no matter how many times they avenge, it's never enough.

The two sects have been fighting for 1400 years, & will continue until they see someone comes along as a prophet .

They need a leader/prophet who has the determination of Muhammad, the Respect of Mandela & the PEACE of Ghandi.

Step forward ?

Maggie Millington, Brittany , France