| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Causes- Israel. | Ben Gurion defence minister. Invaded Egyptian military bases. Lauched bombs into western worlds bases in Cairo. Wanted termination of Anglo- Egyptian Agreement. |
| Causes- Egypt | Avenge Egypt's defeat. Unite the Arab nations. ( Israel saw as a threat). Alllowed the Fedayeen to attack Israel from Jordanian territory. Rearmament ( 100 guns, 200 armoured personal tanks). Announced nationalisation of the suez canal, closed strait of Tiran to Israelis. |
| Causes- Britain and France. | Threatened by nationalisation of canal ( vital oil). Increase in Soviet interference. Wanted to remove Nasser. |
| Consequences - Israel. | Fadayeen bases destroyed. Occupied all Sinai. Elevated Israels superiority as a force to be reckoned with. 1000 egyptians killed compared to 170 Israelis. |
| Consequences- Egypt. | 95 per cent new airforce destroyed. Nassers reputation in Arab world increased. Pro western governments in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon turn against Britain + france. |
| Consequences- Britain + France | None of aims acheived. Failed to overthrow Nasser. Had to ration pertrol due to arab ban on supplies. Lost presitge. Suez canal blocked. Soviets + america now main powers in the area. ( ceasfire called due to American pressure). |
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