It is necessary to note the changing current perceptions of ISIL in the Middle East right now. Firstly, they are perceived as weakening, as more and more tribes and forces are coming under the Iraqi leadership to oppose the group. Secondly, they are unpopular among not only Shiite Muslim but also a majority of Sunni Muslims, a good number of whom would not be killed otherwise in ISIL's march to conquer the region. ISIL's slim hope of ruling a unified Muslim population in the Middle East is long gone as their perceived support base (consisting of Sunnis) is nonexistent, due to backlash at ISIL's actions and/or fear of ISIL by the base itself. Other recent developments contributing to this change are the success of America and Iraq in wiping out major ISIL elements and even the possibility of Assad's army reclaiming Aleppo. ISIL seems to be weakening fast. #MES20
It is necessary to note the changing current perceptions of ISIL in the Middle East right now. Firstly, they are perceived as weakening, as more and more tribes and forces are coming under the Iraqi leadership to oppose the group. Secondly, they are unpopular among not only Shiite Muslim but also a majority of Sunni Muslims, a good number of whom would not be killed otherwise in ISIL's march to conquer the region. ISIL's slim hope of ruling a unified Muslim population in the Middle East is long gone as their perceived support base (consisting of Sunnis) is nonexistent, due to backlash at ISIL's actions and/or fear of ISIL by the base itself. Other recent developments contributing to this change are the success of America and Iraq in wiping out major ISIL elements and even the possibility of Assad's army reclaiming Aleppo. ISIL seems to be weakening fast. #MES20