By Micah Halpern
I've Been Thinking:
The natural gas pipeline that runs from Egypt to Israel and Jordan was shut down for an hour this morning.
Why? Because defense forces in Egypt had to dismantle a very large explosive that was attached to the line and ready to explode. This is the second pipeline attack since the protests in Egypt. On February 5th an explosion severed the line at a relay station.
Israel gets 40% of its natural gas from this pipeline, a result of the 1979 Camp David Peace Accords.
This new attack illustrates two diverse elements of the new era in Egypt.
The first demonstrates the lengths to which the anti movement will go: there are powers that want to sabotage any relationship between Egypt and Israel - even when the best interests of both countries are being served.
The second demonstrates the clear point of view of the military junta: Egyptian military leadership both wants to and works towards providing for the safety of Egypt's natural reserves infrastructure - and that includes exports to Israel and Jordan.
This is very important and very telling. It means that in real terms, not much has changed in Egypt.
Micah@MicahHalpern.com
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