The horrific bashing of LGBTQ+ teens is a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence

[rangerrebew]

The horrific bashing of LGBTQ+ teens is a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence
Published: February 25, 2026 10:17pm EST
Author
Josh Roose
Associate Professor of Politics, Deakin University
 
 

An ABC investigation has unearthed horrifying vision of gay and bisexual teenagers being beaten unconscious in Sydney. The teenage boy perpetrators are reported to be supporters of Islamic State (IS).

The ABC journalists consulted and interviewed me for the piece, including showing me all the videos they’d obtained. The vision was sickening – but not surprising.


My research examines how people and communities become targets when otherwise distinct extremist ideologies converge around a perceived common enemy.

We are seeing ideological convergences across Islamic extremist, far-right and other grievance-based movements that frame both Jewish Australians and LGBTQIA+ people as threats. Antisemitism will be under the microscope during the royal commission, while Victoria is holding a parliamentary inquiry into attacks against LGBTQIA+ people.

https://theconversation.com/the-horrific-bashing-of-lgbtq-teens-is-a-sign-of-a-dangerous-islamic-state-resurgence-276953

[rangerrebew]

Not only do LGBQTCZIWRFYS but people who don't eat halal meat, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, dog owners, people who oppose beheadings, support rights for women to name but a few.

[MeganC]

Not only do LGBQTCZIWRFYS but people who don't eat halal meat, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, dog owners, people who oppose beheadings, support rights for women to name but a few.

Funny thing I picked up:

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[Free Vulcan]

Funny thing I picked up:

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Don't forget SNAFUBAR.