Huda Beauty founder's anti-Israel conspiracy rant deleted from TikTok amid backlash
TikTok takes down Huda Kattan's rant over anti-Israel video
Kattan stated she had a 'feeling' Israel had orchestrated all major wars and events, adding, 'Yes, behind September 11th? Absolutely.' The clip was swiftly condemned for spreading hate and misinformation before TikTok took it down on Tuesday, citing a breach of community guidelines.
Jewish organisations slam Huda Beauty founder's 'antisemitic tropes'
The American Jewish Committee reacted sharply, accusing the beauty mogul of pushing age-old antisemitic conspiracy theories under the guise of political commentary. A spokesperson from the group stated the video was not mere criticism of Israel but a 'repackaged form of centuries-old hate,' adding that such rhetoric, especially coming from a high-profile brand, was not just ironic, it was dangerous.
The Anti-Defamation League also weighed in, calling the claims 'historically baseless' and warning of the dangers posed by such a massive influencer normalising antisemitic ideas to millions of followers.
No response from Huda Beauty as pressure builds
Neither Huda Kattan nor her brand have issued any public comment following the uproar. The silence has only intensified criticism from the public and Jewish advocacy groups. Huda Beauty, which boasts over 57 million followers on Instagram and is a staple name in the beauty industry, is now facing mounting pressure to address the situation.
Kattan, who was once celebrated on the BBC's 100 Women list and named one of Forbes' top online creators, is now under fire for what many view as a reckless misuse of her influence during a highly sensitive time in global politics.
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