1973 Yom Kippur War

The 1973 Yom Kippur War was a conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria, occurring from October 6 to October 25. It began on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, when Arab forces launched a surprise attack to reclaim territories lost in the 1967 Six-Day War. The war saw intense fighting, particularly in the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights. A ceasefire was ultimately brokered by the United Nations, leading to later peace negotiations and highlighting the ongoing struggle over land and national identity in the region.