Miss Universe

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.

Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine
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Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine

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


Miss Universe contestants rock Jerusalem

The way to the pageant this year has been fraught with challenges due to the pandemic.

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

BDS is lying about global attendance at Miss Universe - opinion

A number of countries have dropped out of Miss Universe because of COVID, but BDS is spreading rumors that it's because they're boycotting Israel.

 NELSON MANDELA’S eldest grandson, Mandla Mandela, speaks during a protest by Palestinian supporters earlier this month in Johannesburg, calling for Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane to withdraw from the Miss Universe pageant in Israel.

Miss France tests positive for COVID-19 in Israel

It is unclear if the contestant is infected with the new Omicron variant.

 Medical technicians test passengers for COVID-19 at the Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on March 8, 2021.

Pro-BDS Miss Greece alleged as fake by Greek delegation, activists

Rafael Plastiram who claimed to be Miss Greece, announced that she had withdrawn from the Miss Universe pageant in Eilat, Israel, in a political boycott.

Miss Universe 2021

Israel will host Miss Universe contest despite COVID Omicron variant

Israel will be able to host the competition for the first time next month, as coronavirus cases in the country have remained relatively low.

Miss Universe 2021

Volume of protests opposing Israel's hosting of Miss Universe surprisingly turned down - comment

It would have been reasonable to assume that many nations which have been historically unfriendly or even hostile toward Israel

 MISS UNIVERSE Andrea Meza visits the Tower of David and Old City walls as she tours Jerusalem during her official visit ahead of the Miss Universe pageant in Eilat.

Miss Universe talks about COVID-era reign on visit to Israel

On a brief trip to Israel ahead of the 2021 Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in Eilat on December 12, she said that this visit has been one of the highlights of her time as Miss Universe.

 Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico is seen visiting Jerusalem, Israel, on November 17, 2021.

South Africa pressures pageant winner to boycott Miss Universe in Israel

Government officials said they would not support the decision by Lalela Mswane, the winner of the country’s beauty contest, and the organizers of the pageant to participate in the contest in Israel.

Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez (L) stands by as Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vegas transfers the crown to winner Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (R) during the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 20, 2015

Noa Kirel to perform at 2021 Miss Universe pageant in Eilat

The Port of Eilat was announced as the location of the grand finale on Wednesday, as the event will be broadcast live to around 600 million viewers across more than 170 countries.

Zozibini Tunzi, of South Africa, takes her first walk as Miss Universe after winning the 2019 Miss Universe pageant at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. December 8, 2019

Israel to be front and center at Miss Universe pageant

Another new development is that there will be a contestant from the United Arab Emirates for the first time, as well as one from Morocco for the first time in decades.

PAULA SHUGART: Israel will be the theme of the show.