Yom Kippur War was fought between which sides/countries? (UPSC Prelims 2008)

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The Yom Kippur War was a major conflict fought in October 1973 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. The war began with a surprise attack on Israel during Yom Kippur, with Egypt aiming to reclaim the Sinai Peninsula and Syria the Golan Heights, territories lost in 1967. The conflict lasted about three weeks and resulted in heavy casualties. Although Israel won militarily, the war led to significant political changes, including the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty of 1979.

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Israel, and Arab countries led by Egypt and Syria The Yom Kippur War was a major conflict fought in October 1973 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. The war began with a surprise attack on Israel during Yom Kippur, with Egypt aiming to reclaim the Sinai Peninsula and Syria the Golan Heights, territories lost in 1967. The conflict lasted about three weeks and resulted in heavy casualties. Although Israel won militarily, the war led to significant political changes, including the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty of 1979.

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