Contestants compete in Miss Trans Israel pageant
Ta'alin abu Hanna, 21, a Christian Arab-Israeli from Northern Israel, speaks upon winning Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
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Ta'alin abu Hanna
Ta'alin abu Hanna, 21, a Christian Arab-Israeli from Northern Israel, performs on stage during Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
Ta'alin abu Hanna
Ta'alin abu Hanna, 21, a Christian Arab-Israeli from Northern Israel, prepares for Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Ta'alin abu Hanna (C), 21, a Christian Arab-Israeli from Northern Israel, reacts upon winning Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
Alin Ben Zaken
Alin Ben Zaken, a contestant of the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant, is seen back stage stage in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016. The winner will represent Israel in Miss Trans Star International contest in Barcelona in September.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Contestants of the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant are seen back stage stage in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016. The winner will represent Israel in Miss Trans Star International contest in Barcelona in September.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
The 12 contestants of the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant are seen on stage in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016. The winner will represent Israel in Miss Trans Star International contest in Barcelona in September.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
People in the crowd watch the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016.
The win
Ta'alin abu Hanna, an Israeli Arab, reacts after winning the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Ta'alin abu Hanna walks on stage during the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016.
Miss Trans Israel
Ta'alin abu Hanna, an Israeli Arab, reacts after winning the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Eliane Nesiel, one of 12 contestants, prepares ahead of the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
May Smadja, one of 12 contestants, enters a ladies' toilet as she prepares ahead of the first-ever Miss Trans Israel beauty pageant in Tel Aviv, Israel May 27, 2016.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Competitors prepare for Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Competitors wait backstage during Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Competitors rehearse ahead of Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Competitors perform on stage during Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
Miss Trans beauty pageant
Competitors perform on stage during Israel's first Miss Trans beauty pageant at Habima national theater in Tel Aviv on May 27, 2016, which marks the beginning of the 2016 Pride events.
