Noman Benotman says that al - Islam is the ` ` ' '' leader of al Qaeda . The selection of an Egyptian might not be accepted by some in al Qaeda . Benotman has known al Qaeda leadership for two decades .
Noman Benotman says Saif al-Adel is the `` caretaker '' leader of al Qaeda . The selection of an Egyptian might not be accepted by some in al Qaeda . Benotman has known al Qaeda leadership for two decades .