Egypt comes to rescue as Israel cuts off Gaza gas

When Israel cut Gaza's fuel supply, Egypt stepped up to keep the Strip running, though shortages are still overwhelming.
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A Palestinian worker waits to fill canisters with propane imported from Egypt in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, Aug. 6, 2018. - REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
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Ahmed el-Komi
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Egypt started exporting gas Aug. 5 to the Gaza Strip after Israel stopped supplying the area, which continues to suffer from a huge shortage.

Khalil Shakafa, director of the General Directorate of Petroleum in Gaza, announced that Egypt had exported a shipment of 250 tons of propane (liquefied petroleum gas) via the Rafah crossing. He added that trucks carrying Egyptian gas will continue to enter the Gaza Strip while technical arrangements for regular deliveries are finalized.

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