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Teacher Admits False Palestinian Identity After Activist Confrontation
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- Teacher Hannah Gann admitted she is a white Jewish woman after falsely claiming Palestinian identity.
- The Racial Justice Organizing Committee and Philly Educators for Palestine confronted Gann, prompting her confession.
- Both groups cut ties with Gann after the confrontation.
- Gann posted an Instagram apology describing herself as a privileged, wealthy white woman.
- Philadelphia School District said it is aware, offers support, and will not comment on discipline.