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Melanie Shiraz, representing Caesarea, was proclaimed the winner of Miss Universe Israel 2025 in a competition held on Thursday, July 17 at Hilton Aventura in Miami, Florida. The 26-year-old Israeli entrepreneur and creative will represent Israel at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. She was crowned by her predecessor, last year's winner Ofir Natalie Korsia. "Last night was unforgettable and special beyond words. It is such an honor to be given the privilege to represent Israel on an international stage," the new Miss Universe Israel shared online. "I want to extend my deepest, most heartfelt thanks to everyone who was part of this journey and helped make it happen," she added. She also wrote: "I can't wait to show the world what I'll do next and how I'll use this platform to give Israel a voice and to create meaningful lasting impact on the world. Thank you for trusting me, I'll do everything in my power to make you all proud....

Ofir Natalie Korsia was crowned Miss Universe Israel 2024 in a national competition held on Sunday, September 29 at the Hilton Aventura Miami in Florida. The 23-year-old actress, dancer, and model from Rishon LeZion will now prepare to represent Israel at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November. This year's event marked the return of Israel to the Miss Universe pageant after a 2-year hiatus. A total of eight contestants competed for the crown. It was organized under the new national director Edgar Saakyan of Edgar Entertainment (USA), in partnership with Blue Ocean Venture Funds. Israel's last participation at Miss Universe was in 2021 with Noa Cochva. The country once won the coveted crown with Rina Mor, Miss Universe 1976. Road to the 73rd Miss Universe: View this post on Instagram A post shared by GIGI FLOWERS | FLORAL DESIGN | MIAMI (@gigi.flowers.mia) Photos: Gigi Flowers Miami / Instagram

Noa Cochva was crowned Miss Israel 2021 in a glittering national pageant held on Sunday, October 24 in Tel Aviv. The 22-year-old model and entrepreneur from Bnei Atarot edged out 11 other finalists to win her title. She succeeds Tehila Levi and will now represent Israel at the 70th Miss Universe pageant in Eilat this December. Noa aspires to become a pediatrician someday. She studied confectionery at Estella in Tel Aviv and also served in the Israel Defense Forces as a commander in a medic course. Photo: Miss Israel