In a heart-wrenching tribute to Palestine's heroic freedom fighter Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader Khalil Al Hayya announced his martyrdom.
"Our hearts are heavy but we are filled with determination and resolve."
He pointed out that though the Zionist enemy fired 2 tank shells as well as a shoulder-fired missile at the iconic leader of the Resistance, Sinwar "stood defiant, resisting until his last breath".
For millions of Muslims and millions more supporters across the world of Palestine's freedom struggle, Sinwar’s martyrdom may mark the end of a legendary anti-colonial warrior, but not the end of the Resistance.
History of struggles against slavery, racism, fascism, imperialism and colonialism, including our own in South Africa against apartheid, teaches us about the colossal price paid by people desiring freedom and justice.
Our memories are filled with names of fallen heroes and heroines.