Celebrity #FreePalestine and #FreeGaza tweets have been appearing and disappearing, but singer and actress Selena Gomez decided to weigh in on international events using Instagram.
Please pray for those families and babies today. Please always remember what's important in life. It's… http://t.co/sLVRg9J4n1
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) July 19, 2014
The complete caption reads:
Please pray for those families and babies today. Please always remember what’s important in life. It’s not any of this. We are here to help, inspire and love. Be that change. #wearethenextgeneration
The next generation was decidedly split in its reaction.
https://twitter.com/bieberrays/status/490295191564451840
@selenagomez #PrayForGaza #FreePalestine #PrayForPalestina
— ? (@K_26we) July 19, 2014
@selenagomez so much respect for you for posting that! One of the very few celebrities who actually have stood up for them! ❤️
— Rehana✨ (@HeartChez) July 19, 2014
https://twitter.com/SelenaDemiLuver/status/490295325823729664
https://twitter.com/Shailylovesyou/status/490295357302001664
https://twitter.com/AdamJosephJArmy/status/490295359910866944
@selenagomez FYI: UN found 20 rockets hidden in a school (UNRWA) in Gaza. They die because unfortunately Hamas uses them as shields.
— Giovana Malka (@giovanamalka) July 19, 2014
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@selenagomez woow ur literally the only celebrity who had the brains to see whats actually going on
— puffz (@idilaaay) July 19, 2014
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@selenagomez I lost so much respect for you. Israel is trying it's hardest not to hurt these people. Hamas uses the innocent ppl as shields.
— Negin R. Sofunny (@_Sofunnay) July 19, 2014
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Update:
And of course to be clear, I am not picking any sides. I am praying for peace and humanity for all! http://t.co/zvrhGRtejy
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) July 19, 2014
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