Posed as a Palestinian and an African American: Deception Exposed in the US

Philadelphia teacher Hannah Gunn admitted to years of posing as a Palestinian, Tunisian, and African American. After the exposure, the pro-Palestinian organization 'Philadelphia Educators for Palestine' cut ties with her. Gunn issued an apology, calling herself a white woman with privileges, but did not comment on claims about her Jewish heritage.

A scandal has erupted in the US surrounding Philadelphia teacher Hannah Gunn, who for several years posed as a Palestinian, Tunisian, and African American. Gunn taught at the Workshop School and actively participated in pro-Palestinian events, linking her activism to a fabricated personal identity. The organization 'Philadelphia Educators for Palestine' announced that after the allegations, Gunn admitted to years of deception. Movement representatives demanded she publicly disclose her true background, claiming she is a white woman of Jewish descent from a family of Israeli settlers. Gunn herself posted a confession on social media, confirming she lied about her identity and called herself a white woman with material privileges, but did not comment on claims about her religious affiliation. In a video, she apologized, stating her deception should not be used to justify violence. The organization ended its cooperation with Gunn, citing a breach of trust. A school district representative declined to comment.