Arab-Israeli War

Definitions of Arab-Israeli War
  1. noun
    tension between Arabs and Israeli erupted into a brief war in June 1967; Israel emerged as a major power in the Middle East
    synonyms: Six Day War, Six-Day War
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    war, warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
  2. noun
    Egypt and Syria attacked Israel in October 1973 (on Yom Kippur); Israel counterattacked and drove the Syrians back and crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt
    synonyms: Yom Kippur War
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    war, warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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