This is pretty sad in itself, but it gets worst. The owner of the entertainment column mentions the following:
A spokeswoman for the event confirms the story. 'For years, there have been problems regarding the political situation and Miss Lebanons and Miss Israels,' spokeswoman Lark-Marie Anton tells. 'For example, they can’t be photographed together or they might be exiled when they return to their own countries. This year, there is such turmoil, that Miss Lebanon will not be joining us.'"
