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How did the Six Day War (June 1967) begin?. Palestinian Refugees find a new champion: the PLO. Palestinian Refugees find a new champion: the PLO. Cross-border attacks on Israel from Fedayeen based in Egypt and Jordan. Shelling of Israel from the Golan Heights. Israel retaliates.
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Cross-border attacks on Israel from Fedayeen based in Egypt and Jordan. Shelling of Israel from the Golan Heights. Israel retaliates.
5 June 1967: Israeli surprise attack destroys Egyptian and Syrian Airforces.
In just six days Israel takes Sinai, Gaza, West Bank and the Golan Heights.