The head of Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh expressed his sincerest condolences for the Tunisian president and his government over the passing away of the Tunisian health minister.

In his letter that was delivered to the Tunisian president and his prime minister, Haniyeh said that the death news of Salim Shaker, the health minister was received with great sorrow and grief in Palestine, expressing his wishes that God may  bless the  deceased minister with mercy.

Haniyeh as well delivered his condolences to the entire Tunisian nation  and the family of the minister who passed away after his participation in a marathon that was held to support the women who suffer from cancer.