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صفحة: 116
The Six-Day War Arab terrorist raids began again in 1965 , and in 1967 Syria , Egypt , and Jordan prepared for war . For a second time , Egypt blockaded the Gulf of Akaba , cutting off Israel’s oil supply . On June 5 , Israel again struck first . In six days the war was over . Israel had gained control of the West Bank of Jordan and the Golan Heights of Syria , and had regained the Sinai Desert and Gaza Strip . But most importantly , it now had control of East Jerusalem , including the Old City ! Jerusalem was united , and once again Jews could pray at the Kotel . All around the world , Jews and many non-Jews celebrated Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War . Like the story of David and Goliath , the small nation of Israel had defeated its powerful foes . Throughout Israel , there was dancing in the streets . For the first time , Israelis began to feel more secure about their future . But , as a result of the war , Israel also found itself governing 1 million Arabs who lived in the newly conquered territories . The Israelis felt very powerful ruling the Palestinians ; the Palestinians felt oppressed and became determined to become an independent people with their own state .
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