(Guardian-UK) Rachel Shabi - Despite efforts to cater to cultural sensitivities, plans to hold a Miss Palestine competition in Ramallah have foundered as organizers stand accused of "spreading moral corruption'' by Hamas officials. Thwarting the ambitions of the 58 hopefuls who had been expected to take part in the competition final on Sunday, the Palestinian Authority has asked that the event be postponed indefinitely. According to Salwa Yousef, a spokesperson for the event organizer, Trip Fashion, many of the initial entrants pulled out after pressure from family members, while Palestinian newspapers and Internet forums have denounced the event as improper and "scandalous."
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