From fencing champ to beauty queen: Meet the reigning Miss Israel – 19-year-old Avigail Alfatov from Acre will represent Israel in this year’s Miss Universe Pageant. | The Jerusalem Post

The stunning rise, curious suspension and insistent return of Israel’s star spokesman – As Israel has struggled to make its case to the world since Oct. 7, Eylon Levy was a rare compelling English-speaking voice. So why was he pushed aside, and what is he doing about it? | The Times of Israel