1973 On 6 October, Syria and Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israeli-held lands to coincide with the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. After initial losses, the Israelis regained nearly all the territory they occupied during the six-day war. Pictured, Syrian soldiers raise their hands in surrender on the Golan Heights, five days into the Yom Kippur War
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The Guardian
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