Think about your answer because a certain individual in Iraq claims to be a member of Al Quaeda and is mentioned in the linked article.

How does that relate to ....so far not a single al-quaeda operative has been an iraqi, either. ?
He isn't an Iraqi is he , note the word in the article "probably" , a few other quotes from the article on the subject
No evidence has been found showing senior Iraqi officials were even aware of his presence
most evidence suggests Saddam Hussein did not provide Zarqawi safe haven before the war.
Now since the whole story centred on him getting treatment after losing his leg , yet he still has both legs , just shows it to be bull .