What was the response from the Miss Universe 2021 pageant Contestants post October 7?
Israel: State of a Nation
In the aftermath of the October 7 massacre, former Miss Israel and IDF combat medic Noa Cochva expressed her sorrow over the silence of her fellow Miss Universe 2021 contestants, who failed to publicly voice support for Israel. Cochva highlighted the importance of solidarity and expected her peers, who had experienced the hospitality and culture of Israel during the pageant, to offer vocal support during such a critical time. Her reflections point to broader questions about international responses to Israeli struggles and the role that public figures can play in advocacy and diplomacy.