Miss Israel's Gaze at Miss Palestine Sparks Controversy

A video from the Miss Universe competition in Thailand, showing Miss Israel, Melanie Shiraz, appearing to look at Miss Palestine, Nadine Ayoub, has sparked controversy on social media.

The incident took place on November 9th at an event before the final competition. Many users felt that Shiraz's gaze was hostile and dismissive.

Shiraz responded to the criticism, stating that there was no negative intention and that she was simply looking at the other contestants. Ayoub is the first Miss Palestine to participate in the competition.