Six Day War

Israelis Introduction

Nov 1, 1955

278 Israelis killed in Palestinian fedayeen attacks.

Defense Pact

Nov 4, 1966

Egypt and Syria sign mutual defense pact.

U.N. Peacekeepers

May 16, 1967

Egypt moves into Sinai, demands U.N. peacekeepers withdraw.

Introduction to Six Day War

May 28, 1967

Specifically, the war stemmed from Egypt's decision to expel United Nations troops from the Sinai peninsula and blockade Israel's port of Eilat, under international law a casus belli, or act of war, in addition to belligerent Arab threats to destroy Israel. Much of the above could be traced to Soviet meddling and misinformation.

Wipe Israel

May 31, 1967

"Our goal is clear - to wipe Israel off the map!"

Day 1 of War

Jun 5, 1967

First day of fighting. Israel destroys most of Egyptian air force. Jordan, Syria and Iraq attack Israel.

Day 2 of War

Jun 6, 1967

Second day of fighting. Fighting continues on all fronts.

Day 3 of War

Jun 7, 1967

Third day of fighting. Jerusalem taken. Blockade of Straits of Tiran broken.

Day 4 of War

Jun 8, 1967

Fourth day of fighting. Israel consolidates hold on West Bank.

Day 5 of War

Jun 9, 1967

Fifth day of fighting. Israel and Syria in heavy fighting on the Golan.

Day 6 of War

Jun 10, 1967

Sixth day of fighting. Israel gains control of the Golan Heights.

After The War

Sep 1, 1967

Arab leaders at Khartoum Conference say no to peace.

U.N. Resolution 242

Nov 22, 1967

U.N. Resolution 242 creates land for peace paradigm.