Attack on Egyptian gas pipeline halts flows to Israel and Jordan

摘要

A blast at an Egyptian gas pipeline in the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday, which cut off in supplies to Israel and Jordan through the Arab Gas Pipeline (AGP), was allegedly caused by “subversive elements”, according to Egypt’s state TV. The explosion occurred near the Egyptian town of El Arish in the north-eastern Sinai Peninsula and showcases the country’s deteriorating internal security after weeks of anti-government protests. The incident has sparked fresh concerns over the reliability of Egyptian gas exports.