Palestinian Killed in Gaza Tunnel Collapse

Gaza, 22 Muharram 1438/23 October 2016 (MINA) – A Palestinian was killed on Saturday when a tunnel collapsed in central Gaza, sources said.

The Palestinian, identified as Anas Abu Lashin, 22, was killed after a tunnel collapsed in al-Maghazi area in central Gaza.

He arrived dead at Deir al-Balah hospital, said the sources.

Hamas said Abu Lashin was a member of its military wing, al-Qassam Brigades, WAFA reported.

It said he died when a tunnel collapsed “during preparation,” without giving any further details.

The collapse on Saturday is the latest in a series of cave-ins to claim Palestinian lives.

Over a dozen Palestinians, most of them reportedly members of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, have been killed in collapses since the beginning of the year. (T/R07/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)