Israel at War: 1956 | Michael Oren
How Cold War tensions and Egypt’s Soviet alliance led to one of the most pivotal wars in Israeli and Middle Eastern history—explained by historian Michael Oren in this PragerU 5-Minute Video.
August 5, 20246m 31s
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Show Notes
After their defeat in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Arab nations sought revenge—but another war seemed unlikely until Egypt partnered with the Soviet Union to build a powerful arsenal of modern weapons. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian Michael Oren explores how Cold War alliances, rising tensions, and military buildup in the Middle East set the stage for a major conflict. Discover how regional animosities and global politics collided to ignite one of the most pivotal wars in Israeli and Middle Eastern history.
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