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Israelis cuts Palestinians' petrol due to unpaid bills Thu 11 May 2006
AN Israeli petrol company has cut off supplies to Palestinian territories as their government couldn't pay the bill.
The move, which is a direct result of economic sanctions aimed at the Hamas-led regime, is expected to lead to fuel supplies running out in many areas by today.
It is the latest blow to the Palestinian people who are starting to feel the pinch of economic sanctions imposed by the West aimed at turning the people against the Islamic militants they elected to lead them.
Medicines are running out at hospitals and public sector salaries are two months late.
An end to fuel supplies could cripple hospitals, halt food deliveries and keep people home from work - a devastating scenario for an economy already ravaged by the sanctions.
Dor Energy, the Israeli firm that is the sole fuel provider to the Palestinians, cited growing debts for its decision.
Last updated: 11-May-06 12:08 BST
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