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Article: Gaza gas union warns of humanitarian crisis due to fuel shortage
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- Xinhua News Agency
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- April 10, 2008
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Gaza gas union warns of humanitarian crisis due to fuel shortage
GAZA, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Gaza gas stations union chief Mahmoud
al-Khazendar warned Thursday that Gaza Strip enclave is on the edge
of a serious humanitarian crisis after Israel closed the key fuel
crossing of Nahal Ozz.
"The fuel crisis has been getting worse and worse, and with the
closure of Nahal Ozz fuel crossing today, Gaza Strip will have the
worst ever crisis if the crossing closure continues until next
week," said al-Khazendar.
Israeli officials said Thursday the border terminal used for fuel
supplies to the Gaza Strip was temporarily closed after a deadly
attack by Palestinian militants which left two Israelis ...