Watan-A picture of the Palestinian citizen Khaled Nabhani, known for the phrase “Spirit of the Spirit,” has circulated on social media, claiming that Time Magazine has selected him as the Person of the Year.

Nabhani gained prominence after appearing in a poignant scene, where he embraces and holds his young granddaughter, Reem, who was martyred during the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.

The circulated posts claimed that Time Magazine chose the individual behind the “Spirit of the Spirit” story as the Person of the Year.

The reality of the circulated image, however, is deceptive and inaccurate. It has been revealed that the image is manipulated, and Time Magazine did not feature Khaled Nabhani on its cover nor select him as the Person of the Year.

Additionally, Time Magazine selected American pop singer Taylor Swift as the Person of the Year for 2023, describing her as a “compelling storyteller” who has achieved success on cultural, critical, and commercial levels.

The title of Person of the Year has been awarded by Time since 1927 on an annual basis. The magazine states that the Person of the Year is the individual “who has had the most impact on news or people’s lives, for better or worse,” and the selection is made solely by the magazine’s editors.

This annual tradition has been both celebrated and criticized since its inception in 1927. The choices are not always unanimous, and over the years, Time Magazine’s selections have sparked debates and controversies.