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Israel gets independence from Arab countries. Iraq takes advantage and invades Israel.
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Egypt, an Arab country shut off the Gulf of Aqaba. Therfore Isreal attaked Egypt and took over their territory.
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Israel had taken over some Egypt and Syria territory. Therefore they decided to get it back by a surprise attack to Israel. The name was gotten from a jewish holy day that was taking place during war.
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Arab nation didnt think Israel had the right to be its own country. Egypt was the first to recognize that they have earned there right to be a free country. Both leaders from Egypt and Israel signed the treaty.
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There was rebelion from part of Palestinian youth. They fought against Israel. Israel responded with strong military and police resistance.
