Sinai Campaign

The Sinai Campaign was a military operation conducted by Israel in 1956 during the Suez Crisis. Egypt had nationalized the Suez Canal, prompting Britain, France, and Israel to coordinate a secret plan to regain control. Israel invaded the Sinai Peninsula, aiming to weaken Egyptian forces and open the Strait of Tiran for shipping. The campaign lasted about a week, resulting in Israeli control of Sinai. International pressure, especially from the US and Soviet Union, led to a ceasefire, and UN peacekeeping forces soon monitored the area. The campaign significant for regional tensions and the unfolding of Cold War diplomacy.