1973 ⟶ Yom Kippur War: Conflict in the Middle East

Yom Kippur War — Israel is attacked by Egypt and Syria, the ...
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🇸🇾 Syria Withdraws from United Arab Republic

Syria withdraws from the United Arab Republic.⟶
Syria Withdraws from United Arab Republic (1961)
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🇮🇱 Israel Launches Six-Day War

In response to Egypt's aggression, Israel invades the Sinai Peninsula, beginning the Six-Day War.⟶
Israel Launches Six-Day War (1967)
IsraelEgyptSix-Day WarWarMiddle EastMilitaryConflict1967

⚔️ War of Attrition Begins

Beginning of the War of Attrition.⟶
War of Attrition Begins (1967)
Middle EastWar of AttritionEgyptIsraelConflictMilitaryWar1967

🕊️ War of Attrition Ends with Ceasefire

The War of Attrition ends with a ceasefire.⟶
War of Attrition Ends with Ceasefire (1970)
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⚔️ Yom Kippur War: Conflict in the Middle East

Yom Kippur War — Israel is attacked by Egypt and Syria, the war ends with a ceasefire.⟶
Yom Kippur War: Conflict in the Middle East (1973)
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🇺🇸 Egypt Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal

Egypt defects to the American camp by accepting a U.S. cease-fire proposal during the October 1973 war.⟶
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