Beauty pageant

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

The Miss Israel Organization stated that as of Friday, Melanie Shiraz is “no longer authorized to represent, speak on behalf of, or act in an official capacity for the Miss Israel Organization."

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

A view of the city at twilight as the sun sets, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2025.

Beauty pageant contestant's false teeth fall on camera, reaction earns ovation

 Illustrative image of a camel in Israel.

Twenty contestants disqualified at 2026 camel beauty festival in Oman, botox, fillers, silicone


Beauty, grace, poise...and tolerance

Israeli model set to compete in the Miss Global 2015 contest: “I would like a chance to show the world what Israeli culture is all about."

Israeli model Bareket Drori

Helena Rubinstein’s marketing power

 An illustration of israel daily newspapers, including The Jerusalem Post, Maariv and Haaretz. Taken October 13, 2012

Camel beauty pageant draws thousands of contestants

Over 20,000 camels, their owners from the Gulf have converged in Abu-Dhabi to participate in the Al-Mazayin camel beauty competition.

Camel and desert