Date
1967-06-05
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Unknown
Archive
Event #106
Event Overview
On June 5, 1967, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched coordinated air strikes against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, marking the beginning of the Six-Day War.
Details
- Israeli warplanes attacked Egyptian airfields early in the morning, destroying most of Egypt’s air force on the ground.
- Following the initial strikes, Israel expanded operations against Jordanian and Syrian air forces.
- These attacks gave Israel air superiority and initiated six days of military conflict.
- During the war, Israel captured the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from Egypt, the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria.
Impact
The preemptive strikes on June 5, 1967, set the stage for Israel's rapid territorial gains and significantly altered the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
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