A Hamas delegation left Gaza Strip on Tuesday heading for Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials.

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said that political bureau member Rawhi Mushtaha headed to Cairo leading a delegation.

He added that the delegates are expected to hold a series of meetings with Egyptian officials to discuss means of alleviating the difficult living conditions in the Gaza Strip in addition to other issues of mutual concern.

Israel closed the Erez and Karam Abu Salem crossings with Gaza Strip on Tuesday without prior notice.

A Hamas delegation left the blockaded Gaza Strip on Sunday morning through the Rafah border-crossing on way to Cairo.

The media office at Rafah crossing point said a Hamas delegation has just passed through the crossing heading for Cairo.

The visit has come without prior notices. No details have been revealed on the nature of the visit and the leaders taking part in it.