ISIS or ISIL :-/

[TX_Kevin]

So all we hear about it ISIS, but when the POTUS mentions them, he mentions ISIL. Have you been wondering what the difference is between them?

ISIS is the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
ISIL is the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

The Levant is a much greater region that typically generically references most of the mid east often including Cyprus, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.

I am scratching my head as to why the POTUS would change the name in this way. And why now? Can anyone shed any greater light on this?

[sunsethunter]

He giving the message that he doesn't recognize Israel as a separate country, but more as a part of the larger Muslim territory?

[systemnt]

Because hes a tool.

[Killer]

I have been wondering this myself. I guaranty its not by chance. There is a reason but i do not know what it is.

[westtexducks]

Because he is trying to draw attention away from the fact that we have been arming ISIS this whole time in Syria....

[DKirk]

Same way osama became usama.

[BigThicketBoy]

Maybe he don't want to upset his friends and brothers????

[RedRaider323]

He doesn't recognize Israel. ISIL is another way his administration has thumbed their noses at our ally.

[Maddox]

Because he is trying to draw attention away from the fact that we have been arming ISIS this whole time in Syria....

And Libya!!

[az2tx]

We are a leaderless country, headed up by a mental midget
and the laughing stock of the world

[PondPopper]

He doesn't recognize Israel. ISIL is another way his administration has thumbed their noses at our ally.

Yep

[TimH]

maybe he hasn't read the paper yet, or watched the news to know what name they are calling themselves now.

[91cavgt]

ISIS is what the western world refers to them.

ISIL is what they want to be called and it is a sign of respect to call them ISIL instead of ISIS.

[R Herline Jr]

We are a leaderless country, headed up by a mental midget
and the laughing stock of the world

X2

[elkbowhunter]

ISIS is what the western world refers to them.

ISIL is what they want to be called and it is a sign of respect to call them ISIL instead of ISIS.

interesting....sources?