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I've been wrong.
I like many use the term ISIS which is limited.
ISIS stands for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
But Obama et.al. have been using ISIL which stands for Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
The Levant is the historic name given to the entire region east of the Mediterranean from Egypt, east to Iran and to Turkey. U.S. officials use ISIL instead of ISIS to emphasize the group's goal to expand its influence beyond the borders of Syria and Iraq.
From now on I'm calling it ISIL unless someone can provide me a more accurate description of the threat!
I like many use the term ISIS which is limited.
ISIS stands for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
But Obama et.al. have been using ISIL which stands for Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
The Levant is the historic name given to the entire region east of the Mediterranean from Egypt, east to Iran and to Turkey. U.S. officials use ISIL instead of ISIS to emphasize the group's goal to expand its influence beyond the borders of Syria and Iraq.
From now on I'm calling it ISIL unless someone can provide me a more accurate description of the threat!