Aliases: |
Sheik Odeh, Abdel Aziz Odeh, Abd Al Aziz Odeh, Abed Al Aziz Odeh,
Abu Ahmed, Sheik Awda, Fadl Abu Ahmed, Al Sheik, The Sheik, Mawlana |
DESCRIPTION
Date of Birth Used: |
December 20, 1950 |
Hair: |
Black |
Place of Birth: |
Jabaliyah, Gaza Strip |
Eyes: |
Brown |
Height: |
Unknown |
Sex: |
Male |
Weight: |
Unknown |
Complexion: |
Light |
Build: |
Unknown |
Citizenship: |
Palestinian |
Languages: |
Arabic, English |
Scars and Marks: |
None known |
Remarks: |
Awda was educated in Arab and Islamic Studies in Cairo, Egypt.
He has worked as a lecturer at a university and as an Imam at
a Mosque, both of which were located in the Gaza Strip. He normally
wears a moustache and a beard. |
CAUTION
Abd Al Aziz Awda is wanted for conspiracy to conduct the affairs
of the designated international terrorist organization known
as the "Palestinian Islamic Jihad" (PIJ) through a
pattern of racketeering activities such as bombings, murders,
extortions, and money laundering. Awda was one of the original
founders and the spiritual leader of the PIJ and is presently
still involved in the organization, which has its headquarters
located in Damascus, Syria. He was listed as a "Specially
Designated Terrorist" under United States law on January
23, 1995. Awda was indicted in a 53 count indictment in the United
States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa, Florida.
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED
AND DANGEROUS
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE
OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY
OR CONSULATE. |