Jamila al-Shanti was a member of Hamas and was the founder of the group's women's organisation. She was the most senior woman among Hamas deputies elected in 2006 since she was third on its list.
Jamila al-Shanti was a prominent figure with ties to Hamas, serving as the organization's women's rights advocate and founder. In the 2006 elections, she became the highest-ranking female delegate from Hamas, ranking third on the party's ballot.