October 1973 War (Yom Kippur War)

The October 1973 War, also known as the Yom Kippur War, was a conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. It began on October 6, 1973, during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, when Arab forces launched a surprise attack to reclaim territories lost in earlier wars. The war involved intense fighting along Israel's borders, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. Ultimately, Israel pushed back the Arab advances, but the conflict highlighted ongoing tensions in the region. It influenced future peace negotiations and reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics.