Started on October 7th, the Israeli-Palestinian war continues. While reactions from the world, especially against Israel, are increasing, many famous names are sharing posts on their social media accounts. Selena Gomez, who has been silent for a long time, was criticized when she said 'one post does not change the world' despite her 430 million followers.
Selena received widespread online backlash for her Israel-Palestine post, with many individuals criticizing her for not doing enough to assist those in need. She was accused of attempting to portray herself as a victim and was heavily criticized for stating that her platform was ineffective.
Selena Gomez has announced her decision to take a hiatus from Instagram and intends to delete her account, following intense criticism over her remarks on the Israel-Palestine conflict. In a now-deleted Instagram story posted on Thursday, Selena shared her plans, stating, 'I'm done. I do not support any of what's going on.'
With an astounding 430 million followers at the time of this writing, social media users questioned the idea that her voice lacked influence. They emphasized the substantial reach her platform provides, given her past efforts to address issues such as mental health, gender equality, and the conflict in Ukraine.
Some followers noticed that despite her assertion that a single post cannot change the world, she later shared a message that said, 'Having a sister every day has made me tragically sick. I would do anything for children and innocent lives.'
Although Gomez did condemn the atrocities and violence, expressing a need to 'protect ALL people,' the reactions online, mainly negative, on Monday indicated that a significant portion of her fanbase was dissatisfied with her statement. Her name even trended on social media, underscoring the extent of the backlash.