After taking a break from social media to avoid the distressing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Selena Gomez has made her return to Instagram this week. In a post last week, she explained that she felt “sick” about the violence and devastation caused by the conflict, but acknowledged that a simple social media post would not be enough to change things. However, she has now returned to the platform and has shared some light-hearted content, including pictures of herself filming her popular cooking series Selena + Chef.

Selena Gomez is back on Instagram! She made a comeback on the social media platform this Wednesday, after taking a break last week due to the recent violent outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Going for a casual vibe, the 31-year-old shared some snapshots that showed her in action while shooting for her delightful cooking show Selena + Chef.

Heading to the basketball match: Following her grand comeback on Instagram with images snapped in California, Selena was caught sight of Wednesday evening on the opposite coast in New York City.

In motion: Selena donned a lengthy coat, covered her face with a mask, and lowered her head as she arrived at Madison Square Garden in New York to witness the Knicks versus Spurs match. During her recent filming day, she opted for Moo’s Craft Barbeque, a Texan-style diner situated in downtown Los Angeles.

After making a considerable comeback on Instagram with photographs snapped in California, Selena was sighted on Wednesday evening across the nation in New York City. As a Texas-born and acknowledged Spurs supporter, she would have been favoring the opponents of the New Yorkers who accompanied her to Madison Square Garden.

On her temporary departure from social media, the Only Murders in the Building actress stated that observing all the dreadful events happening throughout the world has left her heartbroken. She emphasized the need to safeguard all individuals, particularly children, and put an end to all forms of violence. In conclusion, she wished she could change the world, but as she said, “a post won’t.”

Selena, who is currently 31 years old, shared on Monday that she has chosen to take a break from her social media accounts due to the ongoing tensions in the Levant. A photo of her taken in Paris last month was also included in the update.

On Instagram Stories, the actress-singer, Selena Gomez, expressed her feelings towards children and innocent lives. She shared a photo of her 10-year-old sister, Gracie Elliott Teefey, stating that having a young sibling has made her more sensitive to the matter. Gomez took a break from social media for over four years and allowed her assistant to handle her account.

However, she returned to personally manage her profile earlier this year. In February, she announced another break from social media after being involved in a controversy with Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has caused more than 8,300 Palestinian deaths, with over 110 people killed in the West Bank.

On Monday, Gomez shared a picture of her 10-year-old sister, Gracie Elliott Teefey, and expressed how having a younger sibling has increased her awareness and empathy towards certain issues.

In the previous year, Gomez shared that she refrained from using the internet for over four years and entrusted her assistant with managing her account. She emphasized that this choice had a significant impact on her life and proved to be a positive decision.

On Monday, Israeli troops were spotted firing flares into the Gaza region, marking the 24th day of the conflict. According to Israeli military officials, over 1,400 Israelis have been killed in the ongoing battle, with the majority of deaths occurring during Hamas militants’ attack on the Supernova music festival on October 7. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war and laid siege to the Gaza Strip, launching airstrikes and ultimately sending in ground forces.

Despite Hollywood’s divided response to the issue, singer Selena Gomez has taken a stance against the conflict. Meanwhile, other celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Gal Gadot have publicly pledged their support for Israel. Justin Bieber faced criticism after posting an inaccurate message about the situation, while actress Angelina Jolie recently spoke out in hopes of a ceasefire.