Israel’s Tourism Ministry called off plans to host the Miss Universe pageant in the Red Sea resort of Eilat this spring, citing the high cost of putting on the event. The decision drew???anger from the Eilat municipality, which had viewed the contest as a chance to boost its economy.
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