Miss Israel is branded a 'war criminal' and threatened with a KNIFE for wearing sign saying 'I'm an IDF soldier' while walking through New York City

Noa Cochva was living a quiet life when in 2021, she became Miss Israel -- a move which gave her the ability to tell Israel's story to a wide audience. After October 7, she returned to Israel to serve in the reserves as a combat medic, saving lives of Israelis and Palestinians alike. Come hear Noa's story at the StandWithUs Northwest Community Reception on April 19, 2026. Register at www.standwithus.com/seattle2026 | StandWithUs Northwest

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