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The shift of territories along the west bank allowed Jewish worshipers the ability to access many sites of religious import for them, as they had previously been denied access to cities like Jerusalem or holy sites like the Western Wall.
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On the seventh of April, six syrian planes are shot down over the Golan Heights by the Israeli Air force, which proceeded to fly over the Syrian capital of Damascus. Tensions already high, this event served to worsen all following skirmishes between the countries. (Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-21)
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Egyptian president Gamal Nasser mobilizes Egyptian forces in Sinai.
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President Nasser requests the withdrawal of UNEF forces from Sinai.
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President of Egypt Gamal Nasser supports the growing hostilities with the line "The Jews are threatening war—we say to them ahlan wa-sahlan!" (translates roughly to "welcome" in arabic) Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War
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Israel air forces begin a devastating air raid on the Egyptian airfields, destroying most of Egypt's air power right at the start of the war. Syria's air forces were also destroyed in a similar attack.
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On the same day as the air raid, Israel ground forces launch an attack on the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula.
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The United Nations calls for a ceasefire, which is immediately accepted by Israel & Jordan. Egypt accepts a day later, but Syria holds out. (Source: https://www.britannica.com/event/Six-Day-War)
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In a rapid offensive, the Israeli forces move westward to capture Sinai in only two days. (Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War)
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Especially notable is the capture of Jerusalem by Israeli forces, as it is a holy city especially notable to Israel due to their high Jewish population. (Image pictured: Israeli soldiers at the Western Wall of Jersalem shortly after its capture.)
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A day before Syria accepts the ceasefire, Israeli forces assault and capture Golan Heights despite fortifications. (image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War)
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Syria ceases its artillery shelling of Israel and accepts ceasefire.
