Eyewitness to History: Israel Journal, June 1967

On June 5, 1967, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, beginning the Six-Day War. I was an American journalist embedded with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) at the time, and I witnessed firsthand the events leading up to and during the war.

In the weeks leading up to the war, tensions between Israel and its Arab neighbors had been rising. Egypt had deployed troops to the Sinai Peninsula, and Jordan had signed a defense pact with Egypt. Syria had been shelling Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights. Israel feared that an Arab attack was imminent, and it decided to strike first.

Israel Journal: June, 1967

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On the morning of June 5, the IDF launched a massive air strike against Egyptian airfields. The strike was successful, and it destroyed most of the Egyptian Air Force. The IDF then launched a ground invasion of the Sinai Peninsula. The Egyptians were caught off guard, and they were quickly defeated. Within a few days, the IDF had captured the entire Sinai Peninsula.

The IDF then turned its attention to Jordan. On June 7, the IDF launched a ground invasion of Jordan. The Jordanians were also quickly defeated, and within a few days, the IDF had captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

On June 9, the IDF launched a ground invasion of Syria. The Syrians were better prepared for the invasion than the Egyptians and Jordanians, but they were still defeated. Within a few days, the IDF had captured the Golan Heights.

The Six-Day War was a decisive victory for Israel. Israel captured a vast amount of territory, including the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. The war also strengthened Israel's position in the Middle East.

I was honored to have been able to witness the Six-Day War firsthand. It was a historic event that changed the course of Middle Eastern history.

The IDF

The IDF is the military of Israel. It is one of the most powerful militaries in the world. The IDF is responsible for defending Israel from its enemies. The IDF is a well-trained and well-equipped force. It has a variety of weapons, including tanks, aircraft, and missiles.

The IDF is also a highly motivated force. The soldiers of the IDF are proud to serve their country. They are willing to fight and die for Israel.

The Six-Day War

The Six-Day War was a war between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The war began on June 5, 1967, and ended on June 10, 1967. Israel won the war and captured a vast amount of territory.

The Six-Day War was a turning point in Middle Eastern history. It changed the balance of power in the region and strengthened Israel's position.

The Israel Journal, June 1967, is a firsthand account of the events leading up to and during the Six-Day War. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this important event in Middle Eastern history.

Israel Journal: June, 1967

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5079 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	135 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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