Terrorists With Pronouns: Al-Qaeda’s Bizarre ‘Diversity’ Makeover In Syria

Al-Qaeda, the infamous terrorist group, has been quietly rebuilding its presence in Syria. But something is different this time. Instead of just weapons and war cries, the group seems to have taken a crash course in modern social justice trends. Their leader, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is now speaking a language that wouldn’t sound out of place in a Western college diversity seminar. What's going on?

The Return of a Rebranded Al-Qaeda

For years, Al-Qaeda fell off the global radar, overshadowed by other groups like ISIS. But now, their Syrian branch—called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—is back in the spotlight. Recently, the British newspaper The Telegraph ran an article quoting Jolani, who said things like “Diversity is a strength” while promoting the group’s goals. Yes, you read that right—diversity. This is coming from a man whose past allies were known for brutal tactics and strict ideology.

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