Who was the first Muslim hijab-wearing woman elected to the Israeli Parliament in March 2020?

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(A) Haneen Zoabi
(B) Iman Khatib-Yasin
(C) Nadia Hilou
(D) Husseinya Jabara

🧠 Explanation:

  • Iman Khatib-Yasin became the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman elected to the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) in March 2020.
  • She was elected as a member of the Joint List, a political alliance representing Arab citizens of Israel.
  • Her election was a significant moment for Muslim women in Israeli politics, especially those who wear the hijab.
  • Other women like Haneen Zoabi and Nadia Hilou served earlier, but none of them wore the hijab while in office.