The most followed music star threatens to leave Instagram amid criticism

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Selena Gomez is threatening to make a major social media move after garnering criticism for her silence about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The pop star, who has 430 million Instagram followers, has been on the defensive after social media users demanded she take a stand on the conflict. When she eventually did, her position wasn't sufficient enough for a swath of her followers. 

Click through to read what Selena initially said and to see her response to the criticism…

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On Oct. 4, Selena Gomez took to Instagram to post about The Rare Impact Fund to mark World Mental Health Day. The message was very on-brand for the singer-actress, who's a UNICEF Ambassador.

Soon after, many of her pro-Palestine followers commented on the post begging her to address the conflict on her huge platform. There was a sentiment that the "Only Murders in the Building" actress should address the situation because of her position with UNICEF.

When she did eventually speak about the conflict, she only further upset followers on both sides.

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On Oct. 30, Selena Gomez posted an Instagram message to explain why she hadn't publicly commented on the conflict. 

"I've been taking a break from social media because my heart breaks to see all of the horror, hate, violence and terror that's going on in the world," she wrote on her Instagram Story. "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," she added.

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Selena Gomez then shared a photo of her younger sister, Gracie Elliott Teefey, and tried to humanize her thoughts.

"Having a sister everyday has made me tragically sick. I would do anything for children and innocent lives," she wrote. 

Still, there was ample vitriol thrown Selena's way.

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As the conflict escalated, Selena Gomez disabled comments on her Instagram, but fans are still able to comment on that aforementioned Oct. 4 post, which has nothing to do with the conflict and was posted three days before Hamas launched a series of terrorist attacks in Israel.

The comments condemning Selena were so relentless that she's now considering getting rid of her Instagram altogether.

In a since-deleted Nov. 2 message, Selena said, "I'm taking a break and deleting my Instagram. I'm done. I do not support any of what's going on."

As of now, her Instagram remains active.