Omer Halabi, an Israeli entrepreneur and bodybuilder, will represent Israel in the 2025 Mister Universe competition. Formerly a natural bodybuilding champion, he has also served in the Israel Defense Forces. Bilingual and born in 2003, Halabi has achieved multiple accolades and will compete against 40 candidates in Los Angeles in 2026.
13 things about Mister World Israel 1996 Zafrir Ben-Zvi
Zafrir Ben-Zvi, an Israeli engineer from Haifa, represented Israel in the first Mister World pageant in 1996. He holds degrees in engineering and has worked in various engineering roles from 2004 to 2016. Ben-Zvi, who speaks four languages, is noted for his international travel to countries like Turkey, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
13 things about Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz
Melanie Shiraz, an Israeli entrepreneur from Caesarea, won Miss Universe Israel 2025 and represented her country in the Miss Universe 2025 competition. Born in 1999, she holds two bachelor's degrees, launched a startup, and has traveled extensively. She proudly embraces her Israeli identity and participated in various international events.
Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida
Ofir Natalie Korsia is originally from Rishon Lezion, Israel. She is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. On October 24, 2021, Korsia represented Rishion Lezion at Malkat HaYofi 2021 and competed against 11 other finalists at Hotel Debrah Brown in Tel Aviv, Israel. She and Aline Gurevitz were second runners-up to Noa Kochva. On September 29, 2024, Korsia represented Rishon … Continue reading Ofir Korsia crowns Miss Universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz in Aventura, Florida
10 things about Miss Universe Israel 2024 Ofir Korsia
Ofir Natalie Korsia, an Israeli actor and dancer, won Miss Universe Israel 2024 and represented Israel at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Originally from Rishon Lezion, she has traveled extensively and studied acting in Los Angeles. Korsia is multilingual and became the 67th representative for Israel in Miss Universe.
Miss Universe Israel 2025 could be Hana Revivo, Tali Matoko, Danielle Yablonka
Ofir Natalie Korsia of Rishion Lezion, Israel competed against 11 other Malkat HaYofi 2021 finalists at Hotel Debrah Brown in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 24, 2021. She and Aline Gurevitz were second runners-up to Noa Kochva. In 2023, Korsia moved to Los Angeles California, United States and entered the secondary campus of The Lee Strasberg Institute in the city … Continue reading Miss Universe Israel 2025 could be Hana Revivo, Tali Matoko, Danielle Yablonka
5 most beautiful Miss Universe Israel 2025 candidates
Ofir Natalie Korsia represented Rishion Lezion, Israel at Malkat HaYofi 2021 and competed against 11 other finalists at Hotel Debrah Brown in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 24, 2021. She and Aline Gurevitz were second runners-up to Noa Kochva. In 2023, Korsia moved to Los Angeles California, United States to study acting at secondary campus of The Lee Strasberg Institute … Continue reading 5 most beautiful Miss Universe Israel 2025 candidates
11 Miss Universe Israel 2025 candidates competing in Aventura, Florida
Ofir Natalie Korsia, from Rishon Lezion, Israel, won the Miss Universe Israel 2024 title in Miami after previously placing as a runner-up in Malkat HaYofi 2021. She is studying acting in Los Angeles and will soon crown her successor at Miss Universe Israel 2025, with 11 candidates competing for the title.
10 things about UFC fighter Yanal Ashmouz from Kfar Kama, Israel
Yanal Ashmouz is an Israeli mixed martial artist of Circassian descent, currently competing in the lightweight division under the UFC. He has an MMA record of 8 wins and 1 loss, debuting professionally in 2017 and in the UFC in 2023. His fight name is Red Fox.
FBI arrests Joseph Neumayer in Jamaica, Queens
Joseph Neumayer, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Germany, was arrested for attempting to firebomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv in May 2025. After making threatening social media posts, he was caught with Molotov cocktails. Deported to the U.S., he faced charges and was detained following his arrest at JFK Airport.
