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Israel was established in 1948. Most Middle Eastern countries have refused to recognize it's right to exsist
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Israel launched air strikes against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. Israeli ground troops then moved in and rapidly defeated air forces.
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Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel. The war takes it's name from the Jewish holy day when the attack began.
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Arab members refused to sell oil to countries supporting Israel. The price of oil around around the world rose dramatically as a result.
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Egyptian president made a declaration. Egypt wanted peace with Israel.
