The military armed wing of Hamas, Al Qassam Brigades mourned on Tuesday the death of one of its fighters, Hany Shalof who died during a resistance mission in Rafah, a southern city of the Gaza Strip.

A press release issued by the armed wing confirmed that the martyr passed away during digging one of the tunnels used by the Palestinian resistance.

Hamas said that the ongoing sacrifices of Palestinian freedom fighters will continue to enlighten the liberation path ahead for the Palestinian people.