Snopes found that the claim that Angelina Jolie said, “Arabs and Muslims are not terrorists. The world should unite against Israel,” was misattributed and not based on any credible evidence. The quote has circulated online for years alongside Jolie’s name, but there is no record of her ever saying such words. The origins of this fake quote can be traced back to at least 2006, when it appeared in an article on IkhwanWeb.com, citing a poll of 15 prominent Hollywood stars, but providing no sources. Other fake quotes attributed to various celebrities were included in the same list, none of which were verified to be true by Snopes.
One clue to the fake nature of the quote appeared in a 2009 blog post on Israellycool.com, where it was mentioned as part of a list of fake Hollywood views on the Middle East conflict. The author of the blog post noted that they received the fake quotes in an email and pointed out that there was no verifiable source for them. The oldest-known posting of the fake Jolie quote was in 2006 on IkhwanWeb.com, which described it as part of a poll of Hollywood stars but offered no evidence to support this claim. Snopes reached out to the staff of IkhwanWeb.com for clarification but had not received a response as of the publication of the article.
In contrast to the fake quote attributed to Jolie, the actor has made public statements about the Israel-Hamas conflict through her Instagram posts in October and November 2023. Jolie condemned the attack carried out by Hamas on Israel as an act of terror and expressed concern for the lives lost and the families affected. She called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further loss of innocent lives and denounced world leaders for not taking action to protect civilians in Gaza. Jolie’s genuine views on the conflict differ significantly from the fake quote that falsely portrays her as advocating for the unity against Israel.
Overall, the fake quote circulating online that attributes false statements to Angelina Jolie regarding Arabs, Muslims, and Israel is not based on any credible evidence. The origins of this fabricated quote can be traced back to at least 2006 and have appeared alongside various other fake quotes attributed to Hollywood celebrities expressing extreme and inflammatory views. In reality, Jolie has publicly condemned the violence and loss of life in the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for a ceasefire and accountability for those responsible for the attacks. Snopes remains dedicated to combatting misinformation on the internet and providing accurate information to the public.
