Selena Gomez's Gaza Instagram post has triggered an international debate among her fans. Rihanna had also weighed in on the Gaza dispute, but after backlash, she deleted her post. Not Selena. Gomez says it's about humanity, not Hamas.

Selena Gomez took to Instagram to post a "Pray for Gaza" message, but her half of her fan base is outraged.

The former Disney star took to social media on Friday to plea for sympathy in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Selena's message "It's About Humanity. Pray for Gaza."

"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 caption read.

As soon as Selena Gomez posted the message, comments flooded it. So far, Gomez's post topped 525,000 likes. But there are many who didn't, some fans vowed to unfollow the pop singer in protest, while others rushed to her defense.

One comment said "You're taking advantage of your position because you are famous."

Another read "You don't know what's going in Israel."

And one went as far as to say "You support terror, I really loved you until this moment."

And another warned "Do not come to Israel hate you here!!! You've lost a lot of fans stupid!"
Others praised Gomez, saying "Proud of you Selena" and "Never (paid) much attention to Selena before but since this I have gained so much respect for her! #PrayForGaza #PrayForPalestine."  

Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu ordered land, air and sea attacks on Gaza last week. The attacks were planned as an effort to destroy underground tunnels built by Islamic military organization Hamas, The Islamic terrorist group was using the tunnels to attack Israel. The media reported thatnearly 300 Palestinians have been killed in the action. Around 80 children are reported to be among the dead.