TikTok removes video by Huda Beauty boss over anti-Israel conspiracy theories [View all]

Source: BBC

TikTok removes video by Huda Beauty boss over anti-Israel conspiracy theories

30 July 2025

Ian Youngs & Annabel Rackham
Culture reporter

TikTok has removed a video by businesswoman and beauty influencer Huda Kattan in which she promoted conspiracy theories about Israel.

The Iraqi-American entrepreneur, who is founder and CEO of the popular Huda Beauty brand, said in a video posted on Sunday that Israel was responsible for "every world war" including World War One and World War Two, as well as the September 11 and 7 October attacks.

The American Jewish Committee said she was "using her massive platform to spread vile antisemitic conspiracy theories".

TikTok confirmed it removed the video on Tuesday for violating its community guidelines, but did not give further comment. Kattan and Huda Beauty have not responded to requests for comment.

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