Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti

Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti (Arabic: جميلة الشنطي; born 1955) is a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council.

Early life and education

Jamila al-Shanti was born in 1955.[1] She holds a PhD in English language.[1]

Career

Jamila al-Shanti is a member of Hamas and was the founder of Hamas women's organisation.[2] She is the most senior woman among Hamas deputies elected in 2006[2] since she was no. 3 on its list. She is the widow of Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi, an assassinated Hamas leader.[1] She worked as a faculty member at the Islamic University in Gaza.[1]

References
  1. "Brief profiles of Hamas leading candidates". Albawaba. 27 January 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. Paola Caridi (20 March 2012). Hamas: From Resistance to Government. Seven Stories Press. p. 88. ISBN 978-1-60980-083-3.


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