New gas and fuel pipeline built between Israel and the Gaza Strip

On June 11, 2009, an Israeli construction team finished its work on a new pipeline for the transfer of fuel and natural gas from Israel to the Gaza Strip. The decision to build the pipeline was made in accordance with decisions made by the Israeli Government, following security assessments and as a result of the coordination between the Civil Administration and the Palestinian side. The construction was performed by both Israeli and Palestinian construction crews.
The IDF will continue to work in order to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.