Israel-Hamas war I Selena Gomez is deleting Instagram after backlash: Do not support what's going on
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is done with social media. A few days after Selena announced her break from Instagram, the actress revealed that she was going to delete the Meta-owned platform over the backlash she received on her decision to take a break from social media due to the Hamas-Israel war.
On Thursday, the Only Murders in the Building star shared that she's'done' and is now deleting her account from the photo and video-sharing platform. In her IG story, which she deleted later, the 31-year-old wrote, ''I'm taking a break and deleting my Instagram. I'm done. I do not support any of what's going on.''
Breaking her silence on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Selena expressed her anguish about the horrors, hatred, and violence going on in the world.
In a statement, Gomez wrote,''People being tortured and killed or any act of hate towards any one group is horrific,''
''We need to protect ALL people, especially children and stop the violence for good. I'm sorry if my words will never be enough for everyone or a hashtag. I just can't stand by innocent people [getting] hurt. That's what makes me sick. I wish I could change the world. But a post won't.''
Selena later shared a snap of herhalf-sister Gracie Elliott Teefey and wrote: ''Having a sister, everyday has made me tragically sick. I would do anything for children and innocent lives.''
Selena Gomez's decision to take a break from social media, connecting her sister with the situation of the children who are suffering and have become victims of the war has raised several eyebrows, with netizens calling her ''self-centred'', ''playing the victim card'' and other things.
The Gaza Striphas turned into a graveyard for thousands of children, according to the United Nations agencyUNICEF.
Israel-Hamas war
Since Hamas' surprise attack on Israel, the situation continues to be tense on both sides of the border. As the war continues, thousands of people have lost their lives, and horrific photos and videos of innocent Israeli and Palestinian people continue to emerge online.
