Miss Universe

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.
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

Miss Palestine was married, had child with son of Fatah terrorist Marwan Barghouti

Miss Universe Israel 2025: Melanie Shiraz

'Post' sits down with Miss Universe Israel 2025


25 ViZionaries: Noa Cochva - No. 19

Her advocacy has reached millions, inspiring others to speak up

Noa Cochva

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

Born in the United States and raised in Canada, the Dubai-based Miss Palestine has been welcomed to the Miss Universe pageant.

Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine

Melanie Shiraz wins Miss Universe Israel 2025 crown, vows to use platform for meaningful change

The 26-year-old is already coordinating with Jewish orgs. "I didn't enter this competition just to wear a crown—I did it because I believe in the power of this platform to create real impact."

 Melanie Shiraz is crowned at Miss Universe Israel 2025.

The largest women’s fashion complex in Israel: T&E


Miss Iraq defends Zionism in latest X post

"It was my own people & religion that made me want to support Zionists," the pageant queen posted.

 Miss Iraq Sarah Idan.

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Miss Iraq faces off against anti-Israel protestors at UCLA

Sarai Idan held a poster that had "BDS is BS: BDS hurts Palestinians" in bold and walked around trying to have a conversation with the group.

 Sarah Idan

How a selfie became a message of hope for the world

Sarah Idan and Adar Gandelsman discuss their famous selfie

Top left: The famous selfie Miss Universe Israel Adar Gandelsman and Miss Universe Iraq Sarah Idan took in 2017. Bottom left: Adar and Sarah speak at an AJC public conference. Top right: Idan visits the Western Wall. Middle and bottom right: Since 2017, Idan and Gandelsman have built a true bond.

Why Miss South Africa defied her gov't, came to Israel for Miss Universe

In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, a woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

 Host Steve Harvey speaks to Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane during the Miss Universe pageant in Eilat on December 13.

Miss Universe: Israel has no time for PR amid Omicron - editorial

Few people are wondering what Eilat looks like; many more are wondering why Israel allowed an international beauty pageant to take place within its borders while it is not allowing foreigners entry.

 Miss Universe contestants are seen in Jerusalem, on November 30, 2021.