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Egypt's confrontation with Britain, France, and Israel over control of the Suez Canal. The Suez Crisis had its roots in the poitics of the Cold War.
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War between Israel and Egypt; Israel's victory gave it control of areas with large Palestinian populations. Israel took control of Golan Heights, Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
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War launched by Egypt and Syria against Israel on the day of Yom Kippur. Israel's government wasn't fully prepared for the attack and needed military support from the U.S.
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Agreement in which Egypt recognized Israel, and Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. The treaty ended 30 years of hostility between Egypt and Israel.
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Palestinian resentment of Israeli occupation turned into a rebellion. Palestinian youths battled Israeli troops in widespread street violence.
