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NYC Teacher Praised Hamas Terrorist Behind October 7 Massacre

First reported 5 Oct, 08:40 UTCUpdated 14h ago4 sources

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A New York City public school teacher praised brutal Hamas terrorist Yahya al-Sinwar in a group chat with other members of a member-owned grocery store in Brooklyn. Damien Neva, 48, posted “Long live Yahya al-Sinwar” in the Signal chat group in November of 2024 — just over one year after Hamas terrorists had crossed…

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Israel Hayom
Brooklyn teacher under investigation after 'Long live Yahya Al-Sinwar' message

Authorities are investigating Brooklyn public school teacher Damien Neva after court documents revealed he allegedly praised Hamas mastermind Yahya Sinwar. Following an outcry from civil rights groups, education officials promised a thorough inquiry into the remarks, The New York Post reported.

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  1. Israel HayomRightILMostly factual
    Brooklyn teacher under investigation after 'Long live Yahya Al-Sinwar' message (opens Israel Hayom in a new tab)

    Authorities are investigating Brooklyn public school teacher Damien Neva after court documents revealed he allegedly praised Hamas mastermind Yahya Sinwar. Following an outcry from civil rights groups, education officials promised a thorough inquiry into the remarks, The New York Post reported.

  2. The Daily WireRightUSMixed factuality
    NYC Teacher Praised Hamas Terrorist Behind October 7 Massacre (opens The Daily Wire in a new tab)

    A New York City public school teacher praised brutal Hamas terrorist Yahya al-Sinwar in a group chat with other members of a member-owned grocery store in Brooklyn. Damien Neva, 48, posted “Long live Yahya al-Sinwar” in the Signal chat group in November of 2024 — just over one year after Hamas terrorists had crossed…

  3. New York PostRightUSMixed factuality
    Hamas-loving NYC teacher cowardly covers his face as he returns to school — and furious parents want him fired (opens New York Post in a new tab)

    Damien Neva was back at PS 77 in Park Slope after his sick comments praising Yahya Al-Sinwar, the bloodthirsty former leader of the terrorist group in Gaza, were brought to light in a new lawsuit.

  4. Daily MailRightGBMixed factuality
    'Washed-up fashion photographer' turned teacher faces probe over claims he praised Hamas leader in woke Brooklyn group chat (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)

    Damien Neva, 48, an educator at PS 77 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, was accused of writing, 'Long live Yahya al-Sinwar.' Sinwar mastermind the October 7 attack in 2023.

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