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Melbourne mother accused of showing IS propaganda to her children
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Melbourne mother accused of showing IS propaganda to her children

A 34-year-old Melbourne woman, Rayann El Houli, faces terrorism charges after authorities allege she exposed her children to Islamic State (IS) propaganda videos depicting violence against 'disbelievers.' The case involves allegations that she showed her children videos of militants killing people with guns and knives, and encouraged them to handle weapons. El Houli, known as one of the 'ISIS Brides,' returned to Australia in 2025 after living in Syria for over a decade. Despite claims by defense lawyers that she renounced extremism, police argue there is no evidence of her changing her views or participating in deradicalization programs. She was arrested in May 2026 after living in the community for eight months. Authorities believe she poses a risk of spreading extremist ideas if released on bail.

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Melbourne mother accused of showing IS propaganda to her children

A 34-year-old Melbourne woman, Rayann El Houli, faces terrorism charges after authorities allege she exposed her children to Islamic State (IS) propaganda videos depicting violence against 'disbelievers.' The case involves allegations that she showed her children videos of militants killing people with guns and knives, and encouraged them to handle weapons. El Houli, known as one of the 'ISIS Brides,' returned to Australia in 2025 after living in Syria for over a decade. Despite claims by defense lawyers that she renounced extremism, police argue there is no evidence of her changing her views or participating in deradicalization programs. She was arrested in May 2026 after living in the community for eight months. Authorities believe she poses a risk of spreading extremist ideas if released on bail.

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