Six-Day War

In 1956, during the Israeli invasion, the Jordanian battalion advanced and occupied Government House ridge, prompting a fierce response from the Israeli forces. Lieutenant-Colonel Asher Dreizin led an offensive to retake Government House, facing strong resistance from the Jordanians. The intense fighting lasted for nearly four hours, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.

In November 1966, Israeli forces attacked the West Bank town of Samu, leading to tensions with the United States and a United Nations Resolution condemning Israel's actions.

In 1967, Israel occupied the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Gaza, Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War.

On May 13, 1967, Soviet officials informed the Syrian and Egyptian Governments about Israel massing troops on Syria's border. Despite the report being false, Nasser still sent Egyptian soldiers into the Sinai.

On May 16, 1967, Egypt demanded the withdrawal of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) from Israel's border. This demand escalated tensions in the region.

After the withdrawal of UNEF from its positions, including Sharm al-Shaykh, Nasser announced the closure of the Straits of Tiran on May 22, 1967. This decision escalated tensions in the region.

President Lyndon Johnson and his advisors met with Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban to discuss the developing crisis in the Middle East in May 1967.

On June 5, 1967, the Israeli Air Force launched a preemptive strike on Egyptian airfields, leading to the rapid destruction of the Egyptian Air Force. Subsequent Egyptian withdrawals from Sinai and other territories resulted in significant losses for Egypt during the Six-Day War.

On June 5, 1967, Israel launched Operation Focus, a surprise air strike that marked the beginning of the Six-Day War.

Israeli troops move against Jordanian troops in Jerusalem, capturing strategic sites and encircling the city. They take the Latrun police fort and cut off the main road between Jerusalem and Ramallah. Paratroopers also seize the Jordanian outpost of Ammunition Hill after intense fighting.

Israeli paratroopers successfully take control of the Western Wall, the remnants of Solomon’s temple and the holiest site in Judaism, after heavy fighting in the Old City of Jerusalem. This marks the first time the wall is under Jewish control in over 2,000 years.

On June 8, 1967, Egypt agreed to a cease-fire during the Six-Day War, while Hebron fell to the Israeli army. This marked a significant development in the conflict.

On June 9, 1967, an attack on the Golan Heights was ordered during the Six-Day War, further escalating the military actions in the region.

The Six-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors comes to an end, with Israel emerging victorious and gaining control of significant territories.

The Six-Day War concluded on June 10, 1967, with Israel claiming territories including the Gaza Strip, West Bank, Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula up to the Suez Canal. This reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the region.

After six days of intense conflict, Israel successfully conquered Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, Sinai, and the West Bank.

By June 17, 1967, the Saudi contingent in Jordan had grown to include a brigade, tank company, artillery batteries, and other support units. This expansion was part of the Arab mobilization efforts for the Six-Day War.

On November 22, 1967, the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Israeli withdrawal from the territories occupied during the Six-Day War. This resolution aimed to address the ongoing conflict and establish peace in the region.