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First Attacks on Israel
The war begins with Egyptians and Syrian forces attacking Israel. They want to reclaim land taken from them during the Six-Day War in 1967. They attack on Yom Kippur, a holy Jewish holiday. The fighting area was later known as the Valley of Tears. -
Washington Airlifts Supplies to Israel
Supplies are airlifted to Israel from the U.S. right after the Soviets send supplies to Egypt. With these supplies, Israel leads a successful attack on Egyptian forces. Thanks to the attack, Israel recaptured most of the southern Golan Heights. -
The U.S. and the Soviet Union Send Threats
Syria is attacked by Israel at Damascus. Anatoly Dobrynin, The Soviet's ambassador for the United States, makes it known that their pilots are on alert to defend Damascus. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger warns that they would follow suit if the Soviets sent troops to the Middle East. -
Battle of the Sinai
The Egyptians lose between 250 to 300 tanks, and Israel loses about ten tanks. In response to Syria's plea for help, both Jordan and Iraq sent troops to the Golan Heights. It would be known as one of the largest tank battles ever fought. -
Egypt Asks for a Ceasefire
On October 16, 1973, Egypt asks the Soviet Union to call for a meeting with the United Nations to discuss a ceasefire. The ceasefire would not be discussed until October 22. At that time, Israeli forces were able to cross the Suez Canal. -
OPEC Influence
On this day it is announced that several nations involved with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will be cutting oil production with Israel. They wanted Israel to retreat from the land captured by them during the Six-Day War. The prohibition was not lifted until 1974. -
Ceasefire
When Israel overtakes Syrian positions on Mount Hermon, The United Nations called for a ceasefire. They ordered an exchange of land and negotiations between the countries. These were made in an effort to establish lasting peace. -
Fighting Continues
Both sides ignore the ceasefire and continue fighting. The United Nations restate the ceasefire with the unanimous vote for Resolution 339. The United Nations then sent observers to the area. -
More Fighting and Threats
After the failure of the first ceasefire, a second one was also uneffective against the constant fighting between Israel and Egypt. The Soviets then threaten to send troops to aid Egypt. They withdraw their threat after the United States heighten their nuclear forces. -
Ending the War
The leaders of the Israeli and Egyptian forces meet for the first time in 25 years. They quickly work to implement the ceasefire, and negotiate for the land. It was successful, and the battles ended. The war lasted a total of about 22 days. Despite the negotiations, Israel failed to give back the Golan Heights, and there is still dispute over it between Syria and Israel to this day. -
Resources
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http://www.history.com/topics/yom-kippur-war
Author: History.com staff 2009
https://www.britannica.com/event/Yom-Kippur-War
Author: The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica originally published 2008
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yom_Kippur_War
Author: Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_339
Author: Wikipedia
https://www.jweekly.com/1998/09/25/a-timeline-of-the-events-of-the-yom-kippur-war/
Author: J. Correspondant published 1998
