ources in the Iraqi province of Nineveh stated that the so-called ’Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’ (ISIL) terrorist organization imposed the Jizya on Christians in Mosul.

ources in the Iraqi province of Nineveh stated that the so-called 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' (ISIL) terrorist organization imposed the Jizya on Christians in Mosul, so as not to be killed or their properties to be seized.

The semi-official channel Al-Iraqiya quoted sources as saying that "The terrorist gangs of ISIL imposed Jizya on Christians in Mosul, so as not to be killed."

"The Jizya amounts start from $250 and end up at large sums imposed on the traders."

ISIL launched a wide offensive in Northern Iraq in June, committing a massacre against more than 1000 Iraqis in Nineveh province.