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    November 09, 2011

Egypt Gas Pipeline to Jordan, Israel Hit by 2 Blasts

   VOA News

   Egyptian security officials say a pipeline carrying gas to Israel and
   Jordan was hit by two explosions early Thursday -- the sixth such
   attack this year.
   The officials say the first blast occurred near the northern Sinai town
   of al-Arish. A second explosion took place near a pumping station in
   the same sector.
   Witnesses said they had seen armed men at the scene of the first blast
   and that flames could be seen from the town.
   The pipeline has been a frequent target for attacks by unidentified men
   since the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak in February.
   Egypt and Israel signed a gas deal during Mr. Mubarak's presidency,
   under which Egypt would export gas to its northern neighbor. However,
   the deal was unpopular with the Egyptian public.
   Some information for this report provided by AFP and Reuters.

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