NYC Readers Condemn Teacher's Pro-Hamas Comments, Question School System and Leadership
Letters to the editor express outrage over a teacher's alleged praise for a Hamas leader and raise concerns about antisemitism in schools and the effectiveness of local officials.
US Politics • 3 hours ago
New York City readers have voiced strong condemnation of a teacher from Public School 77 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, for allegedly posting comments in support of Hamas and praising Yahya al-Sinwar, a leader of the militant group, in a group chat. The comments surfaced approximately one year after Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Outrage Over Teacher's Remarks
One letter writer suggested that if the teacher, identified as Damien Neva, holds such views, he should leave the United States and reside in Gaza. Another expressed concern that the