Miss Israel

Danielle Yablonka crowned Miss Israel 2026 amid claims of rigged event

The crowning ceremony took place at the FIU Jewish Museum of Florida and was attended by the president of the Miss Israel Organization, Joseph Shine, and Miss Universe Israel 2024 Ofir Korsia.

Danielle Yablonka, Miss Israel 2026.
Miss Universe Israel, Melanie Shiraz, showcases her evening gown during the 74th Miss Universe Preliminary competition on November 19, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Miss Israel Organization severs ties with 2025 winner over allegations of rigged pageant

Melanie Shiraz competing in the 2025 Miss Universe beauty pageant

Next Miss Israel may not be Israeli, 2025 winner warns 'Post' about rigged pageant - exclusive

Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine

First ever Miss Palestine contestent to join Miss Universe condemns Israel's 'genocide'


Noa Cochva faces online abuse after responding to Glastonbury antisemitism - interview

The former pageant winner said that she's received physical and verbal threats after filming an Instagram video claiming "Death to the IDF" chant calls for the death of all Israelis.

 Former Miss Israel Noa Cochva is seen in her IDF uniform.

Miss Israel attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in New York

The 25-year-old was allegedly slammed in the face by a protestor's placard.

 A screenshot from the Instagram profile of Miss Israel Noa Cochva.

Former Miss Iraq: 'Ilhan Omar does not represent me as a Muslim'

"Ilhan Omar does not represent me as a Muslim – does not represent millions of Muslims in the Middle East," Idan said on 'The Sarah Carter Show.'

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Miss Universe could be crowned in Israel at a pageant coming soon

Miss Universe could be crowned in Israel as early as this December, an Israeli daily is reporting.

Miss Israel 2018 Nikol Reznikov

Miss Iraq stands with Israel at the UN Human Rights Council

“The issue between Arabs and Israelis is deeply rooted in the belief systems taught in Muslim countries, which are antisemitic,” Sarah Idan said.

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Miss Iraq to receive Ambassador for Peace award for promoting tolerance

Sarah Idan, who made headlines for taking a selfie with Miss Israel in 2017, has made a commitment to connecting Muslims and Jews, Arabs and Israelis.

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Former Miss Iraq lashes out against Pink Floyd's Roger Waters

“An artist has power to inspire. Make sure you use your power for good and to bring people together."

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Miss Iraq meets Miss Israel... in Jerusalem

After a selfie forced her to flee Baghdad, Sarah Idan reunited with her Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem.

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

This week in 60 seconds: Trump nixes Iran deal, reimposes sanctions

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This week in 60 seconds: Netanyahu unveils secret Iranian nuclear program

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