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Egyptian troops moved into Sinai and Egypt closed off the Gulf of Aquaba. Israel launches air strikes against Egypt.
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Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel. Begins on the holy day Yom Kippur. In the end, both sides agree to cease-fire.
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Egyptian president Anwar Sadat declares that Egypt wants peace with Israel. President Jimmy Carter invite Anwar Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin to Camp David to discuss peace talks.
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Palestinian youths battled Israeli troops in widespread street violence. Israel responds with strong military and police violence.
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Palestinian youth are joined by Palestinian security forces with guns. Hamas sends suicide bombers into Israel to attack civilians.
