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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 10, 1973 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: General Ariel Sharon and Chief of Southern Command, General Shmuel Conen visit an outpost in the Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounde
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 31, 1973 - Egypt: General Ariel Sharon walks along the Suez Canal to a bridge built by the Israel Defense Force (IDF).
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 16, 1973 - Israel: A wounded soldier is flown by helicopter to a hospital in the center of the country.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 working t
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 11, 1973 - Israel: Israel Defense Force (IDF) 175MM long-range gun fires at Syrian targets on the Northern front.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 31, 1973 - Egypt: Israel Defense Force (IDF) General Ariel Sharon near the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 working tanks fell into Is
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 29, 1973 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: Prime Minister Golda Meir, Defense Minister Moshe Dayan and Israel Assembly member Yisrael Galili visit the Southern Command in the Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and abou
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 25, 1973 - Egypt: Armored cars cross the Suez Canal on a mobile bridge built by the Israel Defense Force (IDF).
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 w
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 23, 1973 - Israel: Former Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff Haim "Kidoni" Bar-Lev (center) and Retired General Mordechai Hod (center right) meet with military leaders. Bar-Lev and Hod were both retired from the military when the war broke out but called back to service.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disc
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 19, 1973 - Israel: Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff David Elazar, General Shmuel Gonen, General Ezer Weizman and General Rehavam Zeevy meet in the "War Room."
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 1
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 19, 1973 - Israel: Former Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff Haim "Kidoni" Bar-Lev talks on the phone in the "War Room". Bar-Lev, who was retired from the military, was called back to service for the war by Prime Minister Golda Meir.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estim
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 10, 1973 - Israel: Blindfolded Syrian soldiers wait along a fence to be picked up by Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 ta
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 10, 1973 - Golan Heights, Israel: Syrian soldier hold up their hands as a sign of surrender in the Golan Heights.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 8, 1973 - Israel: Israeli military leaders including Defense Minister Moshe Dayan, General (Aluf) Shmuel Gonen and Commander (Aluf) Rehavam Zeevi meet in the "War Room."
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
November 23, 1973 - Egypt: General Ariel Sharon with Israel Defense Force (IDF) troops on the west bank of the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 40
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 28, 1984 - Golan Heights, Israel: A casket exchange ceremony of Syrian and Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers killed in the Yom Kippur and Lebanon Wars near Kunetra in the Golan Heights on the Syrian border.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egy
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
April 4, 1975 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: Journalists document the return of 39 coffins containing soldier killed during the Yom Kippur War at the Baluza outpost on the Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
April 4, 1975 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: Defense Minister Shimon Peres, Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur and Yekutiel Adam attend Kaddish prayers for the 39 fallen soldiers whose bodies were returned to the Baluza outpost on the Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclos
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
November 25, 1973 - Israel: Egyptian troops carry coffins with the remains of Egyptian soldiers past an Israeli and Egyptian Honor Guard during the exchange of bodies on the Baluza-Kantara Road.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 6, 1974 - Tel Aviv, Israel: Former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and Prime Minister Yitzak Rabin welcome home repatriated Israeli prisoners of war at Ben Gurion Airport, formerly Lod Airport.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and ab
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 6, 1974 - Tel Aviv, Israel: An Israeli pilot, who was a prisoner of war, shakes happily as he is reunited with his family at Ben Gurion Airport, formerly Lod Airport.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,00
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 6, 1974 - Tel Aviv, Israel: The families of Israeli prisoners of war celebrate their repatriation after 8 months in captivity at Ben Gurion Airport, formerly Lod Airport.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 1
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 6, 1974 - Tel Aviv, Israel: Israeli prisoners of war celebrate their repatriation after 8 months in captivity upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, formerly Lod Airport.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,0
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 1, 1974 - Ramat Gan, Israel: A wounded Israeli prisoner of war greets his son and other family members upon repatriation at the Tel HaShomer Hospital.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 6, 1974 - Tel Aviv, Israel: Israeli prisoners of war celebrate their repatriation after 8 months in captivity upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, formerly Lod Airport.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,0
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 1, 1974 - Tel Aviv, Israel: A Syrian pilot, who lost both of his legs, is taken by stretcher onto a Balair plane at the Ben Gurion Airport, formerly Lod Airport, for his repatriation.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 S
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
June 1, 1974 - Tel Aviv, Israel: An Israeli medical orderly and a Red Cross nurse help a Syrian amputee board a Balair plane at the Ben Gurion Airport, formerly Lod Airport, for his repatriation.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
November 22, 1973 - Tel Aviv, Israel: Repatriated Israeli prisoners of war (POWs) wave to friends from inside an ambulance before leaving Lod Airport by bus.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Ara
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
January 18, 1974 - Kilometer 101, Egypt/Israel: A United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) commander delivers a statement to the press after the signing of the disengagement agreement at Kilometer 101.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and abou
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
January 18, 1974 - Kilometer 101, Egypt/Israel: Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff David Elazar (center right) accompanied by senior IDF officers arrives for the signing ceremony of the Disengagement Agreement at Kilometer 101.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range fro
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 6, 1973 - Israel: Defense Minister Moshe Dayan gives a press conference on the evening after the outbreak of hostilities along the Egyptian and Syrian frontiers.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 15, 1973 - Tel Aviv, Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir visits wounded soldiers at Tel HaShomer Hospital.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
February 20, 1974 - Egypt: An army reservists sits below 'Playboy Magazine' photos in an army tent on the west bank of the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,3
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
November 23, 1973 - Egypt: A United Nations (UN) convoy on the Suez-Cairo Road.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 working tanks fell into Israeli control a
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
December 23, 1973 - Egypt: A menora is set up at an Israel Defense Force (IDF) camp on the west bank of the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 w
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
November 23, 1973 - Egypt: Israel Defense Force (IDF) reservist looks over the Suez Canal near a bridge to the west bank.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 28, 1973 - Egypt: An Israel Defense Force (IDF) armored vehicle rushes along the Suez-Cairo Road.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 working tanks f
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 30, 1973 - Egypt: Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers bathe in an improvised shower on the west bank of the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tank
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 28, 1973 - Egypt: An Israel Defense Force (IDF) SAM-2 surface-to-air missiles sit on a launch pad on the west bank of the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost ab
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 25, 1973 - Egypt: Israel Defense Force (IDF) paratroopers march along the Suez-Cairo road on the west bank of the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,30
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 24, 1973 - Egypt: Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers stand at the Sweet Water Canal on the west bank.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 working ta
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 25, 1973 - Israel: Israel Defense Force (IDF) paratroopers march along the Suez-Cairo road on the west bank of the Suez Canal.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,3
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 17, 1973 - Israel: Former Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff Haim "Kidoni" Bar-Lev (center left) consults with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan (center) and Major General Ariel Sharon (center right). Bar-Lev, who was retired from the military, was called back to service for the war by Prime Minister Golda Meir.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were m
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 17, 1973 - Israel: Former Israel Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff Haim "Kidoni" Bar-Lev (left) consults with Major General Ariel Sharon. Bar-Lev, who was retired from the military, was called back to service for the war by Prime Minister Golda Meir.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Cas
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 11, 1973 - Israel: Members of the Israeli Navy carry a young Navy couple to their wedding ceremony atop a rubber dinghy.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tan
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 11, 1973 - Latakia, Syria: A fire burns at an oil tank that exploded in Latakia Harbor after it was hit by Israel Defense Force (IDF) missiles.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab for
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 24, 1973 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: Egyptians surrender on the Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost about 2,300 tanks, 400 working tanks fell into Isr
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 21, 1973 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: An Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldier leads prisoners to an enclave in the Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Arab forces lost ab
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 11, 1973 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: An Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers improvise a sukkah on the back of their military vehicle in the Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 14, 1973 - Sinai Peninsula, Egypt/Israel: Israel Defense Force (IDF) soldiers take cover in foxholes dug in the sands of the Southern Sinai Peninsula.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with 18,000 wounded. Ar
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40th anniversary of Yom Kippur War
October 19, 1973 - Israel: An Israel Defense Force (IDF) tank crew moves an Egyptian pilot onto a stretcher after the pilot's Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 jet fighter was shot down.
The Yom Kippur War, or the 1973 Arab¿Israeli War, was fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25. The Arab armies launched a surprise attack on the Israeli-occupied territories on the holiest day in Judaism. Egyptian and Syrian forces crossed Six-Day War ceasefire lines to enter the Sinai and Golan Heights, captured by Israel in 1967. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, overcoming the notorious Bar Lev Defense line, and advanced unopposed into the Sinai. After three days, Israel mobilized most of its forces and halted the Egyptian offensive. Syrians attacked on the Golan Heights and made gains into Israeli-held territory; but within three days, Israeli forces pushed the Syrians back to the pre-war lines and launched a four-day counter-offensive deep into Syria. Egyptians launched a new offensive in the Sinai, but were quickly repulsed. The Israelis then counterattacked, crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt, and began slowly advancing southward and westward towards Cairo in over a week of heavy fighting which inflicted heavy casualties on both sides. By October 24, the Israelis had improved positions and completely encircled Egypt's Third Army and the city of Suez. A ceasefire was imposed by the United Nations on October 25 to end the war. Israeli forces were 40 kilometers from Damascus and 101 kilometers from Cairo. About 2,800 Israeli¿s were killed in action, 9,000 wounded. 293 Israelis were captured. About 400 Israeli tanks were destroyed, 600 were disabled but returned to service after repairs. The Israeli Air Force lost 102 airplanes and two helicopters. Arab casualties were much higher, though Egypt and Syria never disclosed official figures. Casualty estimates range from 5,000 to 15,000 Egyptians and about 3,500 Syrians, with
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