Renton high school teacher says in a personal statement to the local teachers’ union that he and two colleagues do not condemn Hamas

In documents obtained through a public records request, Parents Defending Education discovered an email dated November 13, 2023 from a teacher who states, in writing, the he does not condemn Hamas. The exact words are, “Do I condemn Hamas? No.” He refers to two other colleagues who support his statement but, like him, wish not to be identified publicly.

His email to the union officials and the attached personal statement are below. All documents have been redacted.