conflict between Egypt and Israel has been brewing long before the events of June 1967.It is that time has become a turning point in Israel's history.The Six Day War lasted from 5 to 10 June and brought unexpected results for both sides.
Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser was preparing for military action in advance.May 22, he issued a decree closing all sea routes to Israeli shipping, thereby violating the international agreement.In response to such actions under international law, Israel could launch military action, but did not.This silence was perceived by Egypt as a sign of weakness, and strengthened his belief in his own superiority.The ensuing six-day war was inevitable.
From this point on in the statements of President Gamal Nasser Abdelema sounded threats to Israel and promises to erase their state off the map.The threats were backed up by the signing of an alliance with the states bordering Israel.On the territory of the Jordanian army was formed.
atmosphere grew tense, and sowed panic among the civilian population of Israel.The government, represented by Prime Minister Levi Eshkol could not soothe and inspire people.All men aged 18 to 55 were called up for military service.The war in Israel was going to be short.
government of Israel did not wait for direct military action on the part of the Arabs and the first blow to the enemy.June 5, 1967, the Israeli Air Force destroyed all the combat aircraft of Egypt and Syria caused serious damage to the aircraft.At the request of the Prime Minister of Israel, representatives of the United Nations addressed to the King of Jordan, asking them not to go to war, and were refused.
began full-scale hostilities.Loss of Air Force dealt a big blow to Nasser's vanity.Israeli intelligence agencies failed to record a conversation with Nasser, King Hussein, in which they discussed what to tell the public that the military operations together with Israeli aircraft involved American and British.After such a statement all Arab countries broke off diplomatic relations with the US.A week later, King Hussein apologized for lying.This is probably due to the fact that the recording of the conversation was made public.
Israeli forces acted swiftly.They quickly seized the Sinai Peninsula, Judea and Samaria.The hardest part was the battle for the Golan Heights.However, by 10 June, and Israel took possession of them.
Six-Day War took the lives of 679 Jews.For a small country, the losses were enormous.Despite this, the entire Jewish world rejoiced.
were marked new boundaries, increase the territory of Israel, almost four times.Despite the resounding victory, Israel's main task was to establish peace.He was ready to return part of the conquered territories in exchange for the signing of the peace agreement that ended the war as quickly as possible.Israel was set up at the world.
However, Arab countries did not go for it and the relationship between the two countries only worsened.A few months later the head of Arab countries met and declared categorically no peace with the Jews and the refusal to recognize their state.
Six-Day War has affected not only the life of the Jewish state, but also to the representatives of the people living in other countries.The heroism and courage of the soldiers displayed during the war, filled the hearts of all Jewish pride and joy.American Jews sent huge amounts of money before, during and after the war in order to maintain the army and the civilian population.In the ranks of members of the Jewish organization "United Jewish Appeal" began to enter the citizens of different countries.Especially increased the number of young participants.
descendants of Jews who had already begun to forget about their roots, have become increasingly travel to Israel.
