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Israel expecting an attack decided to strike first with air strikes and ground troops fighting over the Gaza and the Sinai peninsula. This war was called the Six-Day War.
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Egypt and Syria were determined to win back their territory so they launched a suprise attack against Israel. After weeks of fighting, both sides agreed to cease-fire.
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Iraq attacked Iran because border disputes and because Irans new government called for revolution. years of stalemate. Iran and Iraq agreed to cease-fire.
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Palestinians unrest and resentment of Israeli occupation boiled over into a rebellion called Infitada. then were suppose to sign a permanent agreement to stop it.
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Egypt wanted peace with Israel. President Jimmy Carter invited Sadat and Menachem Begin to camp David were the reached a peace agreement known as Camp David Accords
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US-led coalition invaded Iraq focing Hussein out of power. Continuing voilence and the potential for civil war made the countrys future highly uncertain.
