Organizations have differing stances on female suicide bombers. For example, in 2002, the spiritual leader of Hamas “categorically renounced the use of women as suicide bombers.” In fact, in early 2002, he reported that “Hamas was far from enthusiastic about the inclusion of women in warfare, for reasons of modesty.” This stance shifted in 2004, when the first female suicide bomber was used. Officials exclaimed that the act was a “significant evolution in our fight. The male fighters face many obstacles...Women are like the reserve army―when there is a necessity, we use them.” The LTTE attracted thousands of women and their militarization shaped women's identity from the “traditional ideal of the auspicious, fecund wife to the androgynous Armed Virgin.” Rajini Thiranagama exclaimed, "One cannot but be inspired when one sees the women of the LTTE in the night with their AKs slung over the shoulder ... One cannot but admire the dedication and toughness of their training … One could see the nationalist fervor and the romantic vision of women in arms defending the nation."