Selena Gomez Announces Social Media Break Over Global Violence, Draws Criticism for Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Critics highlight Gomez's sizeable platform, accusing her of neutrality and inaction amid international crises as she steps back from social media for the second time this year.

Selena Gomez announces her decision to take a break from social media, citing the global state of 'horror, hate, violence and terror,' especially the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Despite her statement that she feels a post won't change the world, Gomez has drawn criticism for not using her significant platform, with over 430 million Instagram followers, to more actively address international crises.
Gomez's comments sparked backlash on social media, with many accusing her of failing to use her platform effectively and criticizing her neutral stance on both the Israel-Palestine conflict and conflict in Ukraine.
She has received further criticism for the perceived inaction, with some accusing her of making the genocide about herself, and questioning her previous action regarding Russia's attacks on Ukraine, where she announced donations to the cause.
Gomez's decision to take a social media break for the second time this year follows a prominent period in her career, including picking up the inaugural MTV Video Music Award for best afrobeats and scoring her 13th top 10 hit on Pop Airplay.

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