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The First Arab-Israeli War
This war was between the Jews and the Arabs each inhabiting land near each other, one being newly founded Israel and the previous British Palestine. Both parties didn't agree with British rule, and therefore they erupted into a civil war. -
Suez War
The goal of this revolt was to gain back Western control of the Suez canal. Egypt ultimately retained power of the canal and Anglo-French troops retreated, -
Six-Day War
This conflict came to be due to Israel invading Egypt's Sinai in order to regain control over the Straits of Tiran. Israel was forced to withdraw it's troops, but the Straits were now open to them. -
War of Attrition
This war began after the previous conflicts had increased tensions between the nations. There were small battles until Egypt decided to attack on a larger scale, which ended with a ceasefire after 3 years. -
Yom Kippur War
This war was because a leader's goal was to unit all Arab territory. Egypt had crossed the Suez canal and were continuing offense into Israeli territory until their defenses were mobilized to halt the offense.
