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]