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


Huda Kattan is accused of "using her massive platform to spread vile antisemitic conspiracy theories".

TikTok has removed a video by businesswoman and beauty influencer Huda Kattan in which she promoted conspiracy theories about Israel. The American Jewish Committee said she was "using her massive platform to spread vile antisemitic conspiracy theories". "These dangerous and historically baseless accusations echo some of the oldest and most pernicious antisemitic tropes," the Anti-Defamation League said in a statement.

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