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Yes. Israel took the Sinai Peninsula twice (1956 and 1967) and returned it twice (1957 and 1979-1982).

In both cases Israel took the Sinai Peninsula because Egypt was posing a threat to Israel and rather than fight a defensive war within Israeli borders, Israel decided to fight an offensive war. In both 1956 and 1967, Egypt declare a ceasefire without a resolution, meaning that the armistices (with the Sinai securely in Israeli hands) became the de facto borders. Israel withdrew in 1957 due to American pressure and withdrew in 1979-1982 due to a final, lasting peace treaty with Egypt.

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