Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti, born in 1955, is a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. She was an English PhD candidate. Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti was a key member of the Islamist group Hamas.

Jamila al-Shanti was a Hamas member who formed the organization for women. She was the most senior female Hamas delegate chosen in 2006, coming in third place. She was the widow of Hamas co-founder Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi, who was assassinated in April 2004 by Israel.

She taught at the Islamic University of Gaza. Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti was killed in an airstrike during the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti family: husband

Our research indicates that the late Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi was the spouse of Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti.

Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti family: children

As of the time of writing, the identity of Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti’s children remained unknown.

Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti family: parents

As of the time of writing, Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti’s parents are unknown.

Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti family: Siblings

Jamila Abdallah Taha al-Shanti has never mentioned her siblings to the internet, hence it is uncertain if she has any.