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 key Hamas figure and the pioneer of its women's initiative. She rose to prominence as the most senior female representative among Hamas deputies elected in 2006, after securing a spot on the party's electoral list.