On May 2, 2011, Osama bin Laden, the leader of the terrorist group al-Qaeda and mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks, was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. His death marked a significant victory in the global fight against terrorism and was hailed as justice for the thousands killed in the 9/11 attacks. The raid, carried out without prior notification to the Pakistani government, sparked debates about sovereignty and international law. Bin Ladens death did not end terrorism but represented a symbolic victory in the war on terror. His legacy continues to shape global counterterrorism strategies.