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'We are with you': Miss Iraq tells Israel in interview with 'Post'

Congressional candidate and Miss Iraq winner Sarai Idan has received threats for publicly standing with Israel.

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Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Miss Iraq questions Elon Musk over antisemitism on X

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Miss Iraq who took photo with Miss Israel announces Congressional run

Top left: The famous selfie Miss Universe Israel Adar Gandelsman and Miss Universe Iraq Sarah Idan took in 2017. Bottom left: Adar and Sarah speak at an AJC public conference. Top right: Idan visits the Western Wall. Middle and bottom right: Since 2017, Idan and Gandelsman have built a true bond.

How a selfie became a message of hope for the world


Former Miss Iraq speaks out at UN about Jewish refugees

Sarah Idan, who received death threats after she posted the selfie with Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman, spoke of what she learned about the issue when she visited Israel last year.

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Miss Iraq to lead Israeli event at UN on Jewish refugees from Arab States

In 2017, after being photographed with Miss Israel, former miss Iraq Sarah Idan was forced to flee her country and emigrated to the United States

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Former Miss Iraq: 'Ilhan Omar does not represent me as a Muslim'

"Ilhan Omar does not represent me as a Muslim – does not represent millions of Muslims in the Middle East," Idan said on 'The Sarah Carter Show.'

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Iraqi Beauty Queen’s citizenship under threat after defense of Israel

Idan tweeted, “2 weeks ago Iraq denied my statements at the UN that I don’t have freedom to speak about Israel; now they’re taking my citizenship. This is inhumane. I’m speechless…”

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017

Miss Iraq stands with Israel at the UN Human Rights Council

“The issue between Arabs and Israelis is deeply rooted in the belief systems taught in Muslim countries, which are antisemitic,” Sarah Idan said.

Contestants Miss Iraq, Sarah Eedan (R) and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman (L) pose together for a selfie, during preparations for the Miss Universe 2017 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, United States November 13, 2017