The Yom Kippur War: A Traumatic and Vulnerable Moment in Israel's History

After the victory of the Six-Day War in 1967, it seemed like Israel was invincible. Less than a decade later, the country was taken by surprise by the outbreak of war on Yom Kippur 1973. Noam Weissman explores why — despite warnings — Israel’s leadership seemed so unprepared, why America urged Israel not to attack first and why this national catastrophe ultimately led to a strengthening of relationships with both the U.S. and Egypt.

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This episode of Unpacking Israeli History is sponsored by Andrea and Larry Gill.

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