June 1967: The Six Day War
Israel launched a millitary operation on 5 June 1967, which, after six days of fighting, resulted in Israel doubling the territory it controlled—having taken Gaza and Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, the Golan Heights from Syria, and East Jerusalem and the West Bank from Jordanian forces.
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Peace in the Middle East »Peace in the Middle East
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Historical background? »Historical background?
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Key Events: 1960s »Key Events: 1960s
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June 1967: The Six Day War
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Arab armies massed on Israel's borders »Arab armies massed on Israel's borders
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Around 500,000 Palestinians displaced »Around 500,000 Palestinians displaced
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Israel acted pre-emptively »Israel acted pre-emptively
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Several years of shelling from Golan Heights by Syria. »Several years of shelling from Golan Heights by Syria.
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