Said Glenbrook HS Principal T Snitz Esq "I had no idea who Hamas was or I wouldn't have allowed that sh-t for brains student to soil our yearbook. Actually, I thought Hamas was a Greek desert".
Mr Snitz will be taking early retirement to "spend more time with his family".
Illinois High School Prints Yearbook Quote of Student Saying they were “Happy” after Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack on Israel
By Erin Elmore, Turning Point USA
June 8, 2024
An Illinois High School is under fire after it decided to print a controversial yearbook quote from a sophomore student expressing approval of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, which resulted in nearly 1,200 deaths.
The yearbook featured a quote from the student stating, "In my opinion, it isn't a war, considering this has been going on for 75 years.”
An Illinois High School is under fire after it decided to print a controversial yearbook quote from a sophomore student expressing approval of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israeli civilians, which resulted in nearly 1,200 deaths.
The yearbook featured a quote from the student stating, “In my opinion, it isn’t a war, considering this has been going on for 75 years.”
“The first day, I woke up and I saw what Palestine did, and I was happy because they’re finally defending themselves,” the quote continued. “The fact that the whole world only saw that instead of focusing on the past – makes me sad because it’s my home country. It’s important [to speak up] because thousands of people are dying every day. Just be aware and educate yourself.”
The inclusion of this quote, along with the yearbook’s reference to Hamas as a “militant group” rather than a terrorist organization, has sparked significant backlash from the community. In response, Glenbrook South’s principal and superintendent issued a statement to students and families on Friday expressing “profound regret” over the quote’s publication.
“The statements in the piece in no way represent the views of Glenbrook South or District 225,” the statement read. “We recognize the feelings, fear and pain related to the content in the yearbook, and we want to assure you that we are in conversation with many students, families, staff and community members about this situation.”
The statement continued, “Glenbrook South has a long history of prioritizing the safety and well-being of our students. We are committed to ensuring that all those impacted by the statements published in the yearbook feel safe and supported while at school. Our goal at Glenbrook South is to ‘ensure that every student at Glenbrook South will report feeling a sense of belonging as a valued member of the Titan community.’ Over this challenging year, we have and will continue to take intentional measures to listen and respond to all concerns. If any student needs additional support or services, members of the Student Services Department are available.”
The beliefs held by this student is part of a growing trend of young Americans who are outwardly applauding Hamas, despite its continual efforts to destroy the Jewish state of Israel and calls for the death of Jews.
According to the Daily Herald, following the incident a school board meeting for the district was held, lasting over two hours as “dozens” of speakers, both Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine, were present to argue over the conflict.
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