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Pro-Palestinian Activist Exposed as White Jewish Woman After Years of Deception

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By ynet

First reported by The Times of Israel · 3 hours ago

What happened

Philadelphia-based activist Hannah Gann has been exposed for falsely claiming Palestinian and Black heritage while being white with Jewish and Israeli family ties. Two organizations have cut ties with her, and she has issued an apology, drawing comparisons to the Rachel Dolezal case.

  • 01Activist Hannah Gann exposed for lying about being white, Jewish, and having Israeli relatives.
  • 02She claimed Palestinian and Black heritage for years in pro-Palestinian advocacy.
  • 03Organizations RJOC and PEFP severed ties, citing betrayal and harm.
  • 04Gann apologized, comparing her situation to Rachel Dolezal's racial deception.
  • 05Critics focus anger on the lies, not her Jewish or Israeli connections.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsRacial Justice Organizing Committee, Philly Educators for Palestine, Workshop School, RJOC, PEFP, NAACP, Center for Black Educator Development
PlacesPhiladelphia, Gaza, Baltimore, West Bank, Spokane, Washington

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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YnetnewsCenter · English1 hour ago
Pro-Palestinian Activist Exposed as White Jewish Woman After Years of Deception
The Times of IsraelCenter · English3 hours ago
Philadelphia Teacher Admits Fabricating Palestinian and Black Identity

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