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Miss Israel denies giving Miss Palestine a ‘dirty look’ as new clip emerges

Miss Israel’s real reaction to Miss Palestine revealed after viral clip
  • A new video offered an alternative view of Miss Israel's reaction while standing near Miss Palestine at a Miss Universe beauty pageant.
  • The event in question was a welcome ceremony held in Thailand on 5 November.
  • Social media footage posted four days later appeared to show Miss Israel, Melanie Shiraz, giving Miss Palestine, Nadeen Ayoub, a sideways glare.
  • Live stream footage indicated the contestants were a row apart and Ms Shiraz appeared to be looking around the stage at other participants.
  • Ms Shiraz denied giving a 'dirty look', stating she was simply observing other contestants as they came on stage, according to Jordan’s Roya News.
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