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Special Miss Indonesia contestant removed from pageant after pro-Israel video

Miss Indonesia contestant removed from pageant after pro-Israel video

  • Merince Kogoya’s Instagram clip shows her dancing with Israeli flag
  • Social media admission says she was removed due to public backlash
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