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When did the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ISIL start?
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The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant was formed in 2014. It was originally called the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. It was created by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a former leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, and has since expanded into other countries. It is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and many other countries.