Miss Universe

Miss Universe Israel joins 1,000 Christian leaders in Jerusalem for Oct. 7 anniversary summit

Participants will meet released hostages, bereaved families and survivors of the Nova massacre during a week of events intended to strengthen ties between Israel and Christian communities.

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Miss Israel Melani Shiraz in Jerusalem.
Danielle Yablonka, Miss Israel 2026.

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

For the last two years, the Miss Israel competition has been held in Miami, rather than Israel, and encouraged non-Israeli Jews to apply.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine

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

A deep dive revealed that Miss Palestine, Nadeen Ayoub, married Sharaf Barghouti in 2016.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

'Post' sits down with Miss Universe Israel 2025

Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz sits down with Michael Starr to discuss her participation in this year's pageant.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Miss Universe Israel 2025: Melanie Shiraz

25 ViZionaries: Noa Cochva - No. 19

Her advocacy has reached millions, inspiring others to speak up

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

AUGUST 30, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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."

JULY 19, 2025ByEZRA TAYLOR
Melanie Shiraz is crowned at Miss Universe Israel 2025.

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

MAY 2, 2024ByHILA DAMON

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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Miss Iraq Sarah Idan.

Miss Fix the Universe project registration opens

JUNE 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sarah Idan

How a selfie became a message of hope for the world

Sarah Idan and Adar Gandelsman discuss their famous selfie

JUNE 30, 2022ByJOSEPH SCUTTS
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.

JANUARY 13, 2022ByPAULA SLIER
Host Steve Harvey speaks to Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane during the Miss Universe pageant in Eilat on December 13.