President of the United States Donald Trump confirmed the death of Hamza bin Laden, the son of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden.

The statement released by the White House on Saturday says Hamza bin Ladin was killed in a United States counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region.

“The loss of Hamza bin Ladin not only deprives al-Qa’ida of important leadership skills and the symbolic connection to his father, but undermines important operational activities of the group.  Hamza bin Ladin was responsible for planning and dealing with various terrorist groups,” the statement reads.