The October War

The October War, also known as the Yom Kippur War of 1973, was a conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab countries led by Egypt and Syria. It began on October 6, 1973, during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, when the Arab states launched a surprise attack to regain territory lost in previous wars. The war involved intense battles on multiple fronts, resulting in heavy casualties. Eventually, Israel pushed back but faced international pressure to cease fighting. The conflict led to diplomatic negotiations, notably the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, and highlighted the ongoing Arab-Israeli tensions.