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Dana International Defends Big Brother Winner Gal Rubin Amid Controversy
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
Dana International defends Gal Rubin, winner of Israel's Big Brother, amid public backlash and rumors about her past, urging respect for the public's choice and calling for an end to the controversy.
- 01Dana International defends Big Brother winner Gal Rubin amid harsh public criticism.
- 02She calls the backlash violent and urges respect for the voters' choice.
- 03International questions rumors about Rubin's alleged Hamas activism.
- 04She encourages Raphaela Twina and her brother to value family support.
- 05Dana International advises Rubin's children to be proud despite slander.
- 06She calls for apologies and closure to the controversy.
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