Next Miss Israel may not be Israeli, 2025 winner warns 'Post' about rigged pageant - exclusive
The Miss Israel competition has shifted its location to Miami for the past two years, allowing non-Israeli Jews to participate. Melanie Shiraz, the 2025 winner, has expressed concerns that the next Miss Israel may not actually be Israeli. This change in the competition's format has sparked discussions about national identity and representation.
- ▪The Miss Israel competition has been held in Miami for the last two years.
- ▪Non-Israeli Jews are encouraged to apply for the competition.
- ▪Melanie Shiraz is the current Miss Universe Israel and the 2025 winner.
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The next Miss Israel may not be Israeli, 2025 winner Melanie Shiraz warns the 'Post' - exclusiveFor the last two years, the Miss Israel competition has been held in Miami, rather than Israel, and encouraged non-Israeli Jews to apply.Follow us on Google Miss Universe Israel, Melanie Shiraz, showcases her evening gown during the 74th Miss Universe Preliminary competition on November 19, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. (photo credit: Mohan Raj/Getty Images)
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