Six-Day War

The Six-Day War broke out after Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran, moved forces into Sinai, and Arab states threatened Israel’s destruction. Israel launched a preemptive strike and fought Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

Israel won a dramatic victory, capturing the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights. For Jews, the most emotional moment was the return to the Old City of Jerusalem and the Western Wall, places central to Jewish history and prayer.