In light of the tremendous progress women have made in Israel and beyond, having a competition that calls for empowerment of women using their body seems detached from our era.

Do people really think contestants in this contest, which will be held in Israel this year, will be judged by their personality and contribution and not by their looks?

Watch our editor's take on this.

Video: Israel Hayom

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