Six-Day War
- Event
Name
Six-Day War
Description
The conflict involved Israel and its neighbouring Arab states, including Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The war began with a preemptive strike by Israel against Egyptian airfields, and it quickly escalated, resulting in Israel gaining control of the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria. The war had a significant impact on the political landscape of the Middle East and further complicated the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Types
Broader events
Date
06
Month05
Day1967
Year12
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