Selfie with Miss Israel forces Miss Iraq to flee country
The family of Miss Iraq, Sarah Idan, was forced to leave the country after a picture of her with Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman, led to death threats, Gandelsman said. The women had received backlash after Idan posted a selfie with Gandelsman during the Miss Universe contest. Iraq and Israel have strained relations due to differences over the status of Palestine.