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In 1967 Egypt demanded that the Un remove its troops from Gaza and the Sinai Peninsula. This caused Israel to launch air strike attacks against Egypt
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Egypt and Syria had lost their territory to Israel and they were determined to get it back. So in this war Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel.
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At first Arabs had gains in the war Israel was not ready for the attack and needed military support. With US support Israel pushed back Egyptian forces and later both sides agreed to cease fire.
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Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin reached an agreement. In this agreement Egypt recognized Israel and Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.
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Palestinian resentment boiled over into a rebellion. During this Palestinian youths battled Israeli troops which resulted in widespread street violence.
