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Originally Posted by werwolf-23
The Gulf of Aqaba was in fact Egyptian territorial waters. The only country that disputed Egypt's right to close it to shipping was (predictably) the US...
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- Canadian Prime Minister
L.B. Pearson in the House of Commons, May 24/67
"...something should be done about the right of Israeli ships, which was exercised by all other ships until a day or so ago, to navigate the Suez Canal There have been decisions by the Security Council of the UN affirming that right, but in practice, the affirmation has not meant very much to Israel ."
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As for terrorism, the link provided gives a good idea of how that happened -- namely, the Israelis would just push deep into Syrian territory until they were fired on, and then claim 'terrorism!'
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- Canadian Prime Minister
L.B. Pearson in the House of Commons, June 8/67.
In 1967, Palestinian raiders from Syria increasingly put the lives of Jewish immigrants in danger. Encouraged by the U.S.S.R ., Egypt , and its charismatic leader Gamal Nasser, was thought to have "expansionism." tendencies, and a desire to invade Israel . As 100,000 Egyptian troops massed on the Sinai , Israel took the only action available to prevent certain defeat...on June 5, 1967, they attacked. A brilliantly planned air attack destroyed almost the entire Egyptian air force as it sat on the ground. By gaining air superiority, the Israelis were then able to maneuver their tank corps with impunity, not fearing Egyptian air attacks. A series of armored cavalry and tank task forces then advanced rapidly and surrounded or cut-off Egyptian defenders . Six days later, it turned into a rout, and the Israelis gained both territory and the respect of other military forces in the region.
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Amin al-Huweidi, the former Egyptian Minister of War and head of the General Intelligence .
"In recent weeks, the Middle East has passed through a crisis whose shadows darkened the entire world. The crisis has many consequences, but only one cause. Israel 's right to peace, sovereignty...indeed its very right to exist, has been forcibly denied and aggressively attacked."
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Agreed, and thanks to you also! I love a healthy, educational, INFORMED debate of the issues... Seems to be hard to find these days...
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Me too. 