Operation Pegasus

Operation Pegasus was a military operation conducted by Israeli Defense Forces during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Its primary aim was to rescue Israeli soldiers trapped on the western bank of the Suez Canal, surrounded by Egyptian forces. The operation, initiated on October 15, involved a series of bold maneuvers and air support to retrieve the isolated units. It highlighted Israel's commitment to protect its military personnel and demonstrated strategic military planning under pressure. Ultimately, Operation Pegasus successfully evacuated the trapped soldiers, allowing them to regroup and continue defending their positions.