The first Muslim hijab wearing woman elected as Israeli Parliament member in March 2020 was

Iman Khatib Yasin made history in 2020 by becoming the first Muslim woman with hijab elected to the Knesset the Israeli Parliament. She is a member of the Arab Joint List and has long worked on social development and family welfare issues. Her election reflects growing representation of Arab women in Israeli politics. For many Muslim women worldwide her victory was a symbol of empowerment and resilience. It also highlights diversity and inclusiveness in democratic systems despite political tensions.