First woman in Hamas politburo says her election is not a ‘turning point’
Hamas has been working in recent years to gain international acceptance and regional satisfaction, political analyst says.
Palestinian lawmaker Jamilah al-Shanti (R) of Hamas attends a parliament session in Gaza July 22, 2007. The parliament session for a vote of confidence was cancelled because Fatah lawmakers did not attend.(photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/ REUTERS)BySANAA ALSWERKY / THE MEDIA LINE
