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Jamila Al-Shanti
Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti (Arabic: جميلة عبد الله طه الشنطي‎; 15 March 1955 – 19 October 2023) was a Palestinian politician who was a member of Hamas who had previously been a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. She was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza on 19 October 2023, during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.

Early life and education

Al-Shanti was born on 15 March 1955. She held a PhD in English.

Career

Al-Shanti was a member of Hamas and was the founder of the group's women's organization. She was the most senior woman among Hamas deputies elected in 2006 and became minister in 2011. She worked as a faculty member at the Islamic University in Gaza, and was the wife (later widow) of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi.

In 2021, al-Shanti (then aged 64) was elected as a member of Hamas' political bureau. She was the first woman ever to hold such a position.

Death

On 19 October 2023, al-Shanti was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. France 24 listed her as one of the "key figures on Israel's hit list".

References

  1. ^ Ben-David, Ricky; Spiro, Amy; Davidovich, Joshua; Magid, Jacob; Ghert-Zand, Renee; Magid, Jacob; Fabian, Emanuel (19 October 2023). "Jamila al-Shanti, 1st woman in Hamas political bureau, said killed in Israeli strike". The Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Hamas political leader killed in Gaza". The Jerusalem Post. 19 October 2023. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  3. ^ Dooley, Matthew (19 October 2023). "Hamas political leader killed by Israel in devastating strike against terrorists". Express.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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  6. ^ "Hamas elects first female to political bureau". Middle East Monitor. 26 March 2021.
  7. ^ Ben-David, Ricky; Spiro, Amy; Davidovich, Joshua; Magid, Jacob; Ghert-Zand, Renee; Magid, Jacob; Fabian, Emanuel (19 October 2023). "Jamila al-Shanti, 1st woman in Hamas political bureau, said killed in Israeli strike". The Times of Israel. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Hamas political leader killed in Gaza". The Jerusalem Post. 19 October 2023. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  9. ^ Dooley, Matthew (19 October 2023). "Hamas political leader killed by Israel in devastating strike against terrorists". Express.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Who's who: Top Hamas leaders on Israel's radar". 3 November 2023.


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