*ISIS Origins & Formation*
ISIS is a Jihadist group that was formed in 2000 as an affiliate group of al-Qaeda
In 2003 and following the US invasion of Iraq, it separated itself from al-Qaeda
And they started competing against one another for influence and world domination
*Beliefs & Ideology*
At the core of the ISIS ideology, ISIS seeks to claim authority of over all Muslims
And ultimately, establish an Islamic state that is led
By a religious, political leader known as a "caliph"
*Leadership*
The group is led by a man named 'Abu Bakr Al-Baghadai'
Who is listed by the US State Department
As a Specially Designated Global Terrorist
With a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to his capture or death
*Extremism*
The group is known for its extreme brutality
And they regularly take advantage of social media sites
to release mass execution videos on the internet
*Finances*
ISIS is considered the richest jihadist group in the world
With assets that is worth $2 billion
A quarter of that sum was looted from the central bank of Mosul
The second largest city in Iraq
*Goals*
The group aims to suppress other religious beliefs 25 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:37,210 By threatening and killing people of any other faith
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