Brooklyn teacher investigated over Hamas leader praise claim

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 21:13 · Archive

A teacher in Brooklyn is being investigated after allegations he praised a Hamas leader in a group chat.

Damien Neva, 48, an educator at PS 77 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is under investigation following allegations that he praised a Hamas leader in a group chat. He is accused of writing 'Long live Yahya al-Sinwar' in a Signal group chat. Yahya al-Sinwar was linked to the October 7 attack in 2023.

The investigation comes after the allegations became public. Details of what actions the school or authorities plan to take have not been provided in the available reporting.

How it is being reported

• Terrorist-loving NYC teacher: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 7, 2026NY Post readers discuss NYC public-school teacher Damien Neva praising a Hamas Oct. 7 leader in a Signal group chat.New York Post · 6 Oct, 21:03
• 'Washed-up fashion photographer' turned teacher faces probe over claims he praised Hamas leader in woke Brooklyn group chatDamien 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.Daily Mail · 6 Oct, 02:19

In this story: Damien Neva · Yahya al-Sinwar · PS 77 · Park Slope · Brooklyn · Hamas

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