Miss Israel Denies Giving “Jealous Look” to Miss Palestine Amid Viral Miss Universe Clip

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Article Published on: 13TH NOV 2025 | www.demodemagazine.com

Miss Israel, Melanie Shiraz, has denied claims that she gave a “dirty” or “jealous” look to Miss Palestine, Nadeen Ayoub, during the Miss Universe pageant after a viral clip sparked online outrage. The short video showed Shiraz glancing toward Ayoub, prompting accusations of hostility and a flood of critical comments on her Instagram, with users calling her “Miss Genocide.” Shiraz refuted the allegations, stating she was merely looking at other contestants and urged people not to spread false narratives.

The controversy came as Ayoub made history as the first-ever Miss Palestine, expressing pride in representing her homeland’s resilience and hope. The incident adds to ongoing Miss Universe controversies, including a recent protest over alleged mistreatment of Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, which led to a tearful public apology from a Thai official involved in the event’s organisation.