Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Another Attack On The Egyptian-Israeli Gas Pileline Raises Concerns On Security In The Sinai



Egypt Gas Pipeline Attack Raises Questions About Sinai Security -- Christian Science Monitor

The latest attack on an Egyptian gas pipeline is a relatively minor event. But it's another reminder of the public anger that is likely to cause Egypt to draw further away from Israel.

A pipeline in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, near the town of al-Arish, was sabotaged for the sixth time this year today, a reminder that Egypt's relationship with Israel remains a hot topic here.

Gas shipments to Israel owed under a controversial deal signed by former President Hosni Mubarak have been shut since July, after another pipeline attack. The assault today, involving a carload of gunmen who placed an explosive at a pumping station, has disrupted gas deliveries to Jordan and one of Egypt's own power stations.

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More News On Today's Gas Pipeline Attack In The Sinai

Militants attack Egyptian gas pipeline to Israel
-- USA Today/AP
Egyptian pipeline bombed again -- CNN
New attack on Egypt gas pipeline to Israel and Jordan -- BBC
Egyptian gas pipeline to Israel hit by 6th attack -- CBC
Egypt: Assailants blow up Sinai gas pipeline to Israel -- Jerusalem Post

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