Fox News(@FoxNews):"I am a White woman of significant privilege and wealth." Philadelphia teacher Hannah Gann admits she lied for years about being Palestinian and Black, apologizing after fellow activists confronted her about her background. Gann, who became a prominent anti-Israel activist within Philadelphia education circles, acknowledged hiding her Jewish family background and said no one around her knew she was fabricating her identity. Two activist groups she worked with say they have permanently cut ties with her. The Philadelphia School District says it is aware of the controversy and is providing support to students who may have been affected.

2026.09.24 01:55

"I am a White woman of significant privilege and wealth." Philadelphia teacher Hannah Gann admits she lied for years about being Palestinian and Black, apologizing after fellow activists confronted her about her background. Gann, who became a prominent anti-Israel activist within Philadelphia education circles, acknowledged hiding her Jewish family background and said no one around her knew she was fabricating her identity. Two activist groups she worked with say they have permanently cut ties with her. The Philadelphia School District says it is aware of the controversy and is providing support to students who may have been affected.