Sinai War

The Sinai War, also known as the Suez Crisis, occurred in 1956 when Israel, Britain, and France invaded Egypt after Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal. This strategic waterway was crucial for trade, particularly for oil. The invasion aimed to regain Western control over the canal and remove Nasser from power. However, the conflict drew international condemnation, particularly from the United States and Soviet Union, leading to a withdrawal of invading forces. The crisis highlighted the decline of British and French influence in the region and increased U.S. and Soviet rivalry during the Cold War.