Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz has come forward with claims that she has been bombarded with graphic death and rape threats after a potentially edited video from the Miss Universe competition went viral, showing her glaring at Miss Palestine during the pageant in Bangkok, Thailand. The 27-year-old contestant said the abuse began shortly after the video circulated online, with people interpreting her gesture as a provocative act. Shiraz, 27, stated that the abuse began within hours of the video circulating online, with people assuming she had given Nadeen Ayoub a dirty look on stage. She emphasized that the footage was likely manipulated, with the camera angles distorted to make her appear to be the only one looking in that direction. Despite the online harassment, Shiraz remains determined to continue her advocacy for Israel and good causes following the competition.