Yom Kippur War (1973)

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The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War, was fought between Israel and a coalition of Arab countries led by Egypt and Syria in October 1973. The conflict began with a surprise attack by the Arab forces on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur. The war lasted for three weeks and resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, eventually leading to a ceasefire mediated by the United Nations.