Rayann El Houli, described in reporting as an “ISIS bride,” is accused of encouraging her very young children to behave like Islamic State fighters while she lived in Syria. Multiple outlets report that prosecutors allege she showed her toddler a video on a laptop that appeared to feature Islamic State militants holding guns. The case is heard in a Melbourne court, with coverage stating that the prosecution says El Houli promoted the content to her children and urged them to act in line with Islamic State ideology.
Daily Mail’s account includes allegations that she encouraged children to target “disbelievers” and referenced language about killing with a knife, while other outlets focus more broadly on the alleged display of propaganda and encouragement to behave like fighters. Across the reports, the central claim is that the conduct involved exposing children to extremist material and promoting terrorist behaviour.
The articles describe allegations presented to the court. They do not indicate an outcome in the sources provided, and they present details as allegations made by the prosecution.
