What countries were in the Arab-Israeli War of 1956?

Answer 1

The main parties in the Arab-Israeli War of 1956 (also called the Suez Crisis or the War of Tripartite Aggression) were the UK, France, and Israel on one side and Egypt on the other. The US led the UN in creating ceasefire and armistice conditions.

Answer 2

Since there are a number of different Arab-Israeli Wars (wars between Israel and its neighbors) and there are different belligerents in each of them. The Arab countries most often involved have been Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. See the Table Below for more information.

Note: Every Arab-Israeli War involves Israel, although in the Persian Gulf War of 1991 Israel did not retaliate when attacked.

This list is not exhaustive.

Arab-Israeli War of 1947-1949

Neutral Name: Arab-Israeli War of 1948

Israeli Name: Israeli War of Independence

Arab Name: an-Nakba (the Great Catastrophe)

Involved Arab Countries: Palestinian Militants, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq AND contingents from Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Result: The Jewish Militias defeated the Arab Militias and the armies of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and auxiliary forces from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The ceasefire established a State larger than the one provided by the provisions of UN Resolution 181.

Arab-Israeli War of 1956

Neutral Name: Suez Crisis

Israeli Name: Sinai War

Arab Name: The War of Tripartite Aggression

Involved Arab Countries: Egypt

Involved Other Countries: Britain and France (although these countries were on Israel's side)

Result: In five days the Israeli army captured Gaza, Rafaḥ, and Al-ʿArīsh-taking thousands of prisoners-and occupied most of the peninsula east of the Suez Canal. The ceasefire ceded this land back to Egypt in return for navigation rights on the canal and through the Straits of Tiran.

Arab-Israeli War of 1967

Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: Six-Day War

Arab Name: an-Naksa (the Setback)

Involved Arab Countries: Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Palestinian Militants.

Result: Within the brief span of six days, the IDF overran the whole Sinai peninsula, up to the Suez Canal; took the entire West Bank of the River Jordan; and in the last days, without the benefit of surprise, captured a great part of the Golan Heights, including the dominant Mount Hermon - from then on "the eyes and ears of Israel". The culminating event was the capture of the Old City of Jerusalem and the re-encounter with the place most revered by Jews, the Western (Wailing) Wall. The blowing of the shofar at the Western Wall reverberated throughout the world.

Arab-Israeli War of 1967-1970

Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: War of Attrition

Involved Arab Countries: Egypt

Involved Other Countries: Soviet Union

Result: No change in status before the war began. Both sides (Egypt and Israel) claimed victory.

Arab-Israeli War of 1973

Neutral Name: Arab-Israeli War of 1973

Israeli Name: Yom Kippur War

Arab Name: Ramadan War, October War

Involved Arab Countries: Egypt and Syria.

Result: The War resulted in early gains for the Egyptian and Syrian forces, but those were turned back by the Israelis by the end of the war. Both sides claimed victory, but it is notable that the ceasefire occurred as Israeli troops were advancing further into both Egypt and Syria.

Lebanese Civil War 1975-1982 (Israeli involvement from 1981-1982)

Neutral Name: Lebanese Civil War

Israeli Name: First Lebanon War

Arab Name: Lebanese Civil War

Involved Arab Countries: Lebanon, Syria, and Palestinian Militants.

Result: The War was primarily not an Israeli conflict, but an internal Lebanese struggle. However, militants from Lebanon attacked Israel in 1981 and 1982, prompting an Israeli military response. By the end of the conflict, Syria had intervened as well. The PLO was successfully evicted from Lebanon, and Israel completely withdrew from Lebanon in 2000.

Palestinian Intifadas (Uprisings) of 1987-1993 and 2000-2005

Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: First & Second Intifadas

Involved Arab Countries: Palestinian Militants

Result: The First Intifada had the effect of producing the Oslo Accords and the first International Recognition of Palestinian Aspirations. The Second Intifada had the effect of primarily destroying the Palestinian economy and lands in the Israeli reaction to the suicide bombers/bombings.

Persian Gulf War of 1991

Neutral Name and Israeli Name: Persian Gulf War

Arab Name: Second Persian Gulf War

Involved Arab Countries: Iraq AND (Egypt,Saudi Arabia, and Syria)-- all against Iraq.

Result: Iraqis shot skud missiles into Israel and Israelis did not retaliate as per US request in order to keep Arab coalition members in the Persian Gulf War like Saudi Arabia from bolting. Israel lost civilians, but most of the missiles missed major urban centers.

2006 Lebanon War

Neutral Name: 2006 Lebanon War, Israel-Hezbollah War

Israeli Name: Second Lebanon War, War with Hezbollah

Arab Name: July War, Israeli-Invasion of Lebanon

Involved Arab Countries: Lebanon, and Hezbollah militants.

Result: Both sides claim victory as Hezbollah was not effectively prevented from organizing in Lebanon from the War and Israel claims victory because it was on the offensive throughout the conflict. Lebanon (specifically South Lebanon) was the major loser in the conflict, suffering bombings and other problems. Israeli infrastructure had to be repaired following the use of the Katyusha Rockets.

Gazan War of 2008-2009

Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2008-2009

Israeli Name: Operation Cast Lead

Arab Name: Gaza Massacre

Involved Arab Countries: Hamas-Controlled Gaza

Result: Israel won a decisive military victory against Hamas, destroying much of the infrastructure and capabilities of that organization.

Gazan War of 2012

Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2012

Israeli Name: Operation Pillar of Cloud/Pillar of Defense

Arab Name: Operation Stones of Shale

Involved Arab Countries: Hamas-Controlled Gaza

Result: Both sides claim victory. Israel claims that the Iron Dome system effectively prevented Hamas' ability to hurt Israel, but that Hamas suffered several blows. Hamas claims that they were victorious since Israel was forced to concede 3 additional miles of fishing permissions.

Gazan War of 2014

Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2014

Israeli Name: Operation Protective Edge

Arab Name: None known

Involved Arab Countries: Hamas-Controlled Gaza

Result: Both sides claim victory. Israel claims that the Iron Dome system effectively prevented Hamas' ability to hurt Israel and Hamas was prevented from achieving any of its ridiculous demands. Hamas claims that they were victorious since Israel was repelled from Gaza

Answer 3

The countries involved in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict include:

Israel and Palestine -or- the Palestinian Authority as the official representative of the Palestinian People at a basic level.

There are several states in the region which had an continue to have active involvement in the situation such as: Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.

Four out of the five United Nations permanent Security Council Members are involved in the conflict as well: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union/Russia.

Answer 4

Since there are a number of different Arab-Israeli Wars, there are different belligerents in each of them which can include Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the USSR. See the Table Below.

Note: Palestine can refer to Palestinian Militias, the PLO/Hamas, and the Palestinian Authority.

This list is not exhaustive.

Years of War Israeli Name Arab Name Egypt Iraq Jordan Lebanon Palestine Saudi Arabia Syria USSR 1947-1949 War of Independence An-Nakba (Catastrophe) YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO 1956 Suez Crisis / Sinai Campaign Tripartite War of Aggression YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO 1967 Six-Day War Six-Day War / An-Naksa (Setback) YES YES YES NO NO NO YES NO 1967-1970 War of Attrition War of Attrition YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES 1973 Yom Kippur War Ramadan War / October War YES YES YES NO NO NO YES NO 1980-1982 Lebanon War Lebanese Civil War NO NO NO YES YES NO YES NO 1991 Persian Gulf War Persian Gulf War YES (but against Iraq) YES NO NO NO YES (but against Iraq) YES (but against Iraq) DNE 2006 War on Hezbollah Israeli Invasion of Lebanon NO NO NO YES NO NO YES DNE 2008-2009 Operation Cast Lead Invasion of Gaza NO NO NO NO YES (Gaza Only) NO NO DNE 2012 Operation Pillar of Defense Operation Blue Sky NO NO NO NO YES (Gaza Only) NO NO DNE

Answer 5

Of course, the most prominent territory in contention in the Arab-Israeli Conflict, is that of the State of Israel, whose very existence is rejected by most Arab States. Additionally, various Arab States: Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen have been directly involved in fighting Israel. However, none of their national territories were involved in the conflict other than those that Israel ended up legitimately occupying, subject to a future peace treaty according to UNSC Resolution 242. The Soviet Union also put boots on the ground in the Arab-Israeli War of 1967-1970 (War of Attrition) and fought alongside the Egyptians against the Israelis.

The particular territories taken by Israel in the Arab-Israeli War of 1967 (Six Day War) and held in accordance with UNSC Resolution 242 include:

East Jerusalem: Considered by many Israelis to be the greatest success of winning the Six-Day War, Israel was able to unite the city of West New Jerusalem with the Old City and East New Jerusalem to create a united municipality and capital (although unrecognized internationally as such). Of the territories here considered it is the smallest and most controversial as Palestinians want East Jerusalem and the Old City to be part of their eventual capital city.

West Bank: From 1949-1967, this area was a province of Jordan and included all areas within the Mandate of British Palestine along the Jordan River which Israel did not control prior to 1967. It represents roughly 18% of the total area of the British Mandate of Palestine, making it the largest Palestinian territorial acquisition in the War. It is home to many Ancient Jewish and Christian sites/cities like Nablus (Shchem), Bethlehem, Hebron, and Jericho.

Gaza Strip: This is a very small strip of territory that Egypt held from 1949-1967. It remained under Israeli military control until 1993 when it was given to the Palestinian Authority as part of the Oslo Accords.

Sinai Peninsula: Easily the largest piece of territory (60,000 km square) that Israel acquired during the Six-Day War, the Sinai Peninsula is larger than the entire British Mandate of Palestine. It was used by Israelis as a resort area and for its oil reserves until the territory was returned to Egypt over the course of three years (1979-1982) for peace and a continuous stream of oil.

Eastern Bank of the Sea of Galilee: This is the smallest peace of land (5 km square) that Israel recaptured and is the only territory from the British Mandate of Palestine that the Palestinians have never explicitly claimed. From 1949-1967, Syria held this piece of land, giving Syria direct access to a small portion of the Sea of Galilee and thus Israel/Palestine's main water source.

Golan Heights: This is a Syrian Mountain Range just north of western Jordan. This territory is small, but strategic, giving Israel a position where Syria cannot take military advantage of it. Currently, UNDOF monitors the border between the Golan Heights and Syria.

Answer 6

Since there are a number of different Arab-Israeli Wars, there are different belligerents in each of them. See the List Below.

This list is not exhaustive.

Arab-Israeli War of 1947-1949
Neutral Name: Arab-Israeli War of 1948
Israeli Name: Israeli War of Independence
Arab Name: Nakba (Great Catastrophe)
Arab Belligerents: Palestinian Militant Groups (Holy War Army and the Arab Liberation Army), Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and regiments from Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Arab-Israeli War of 1956
Neutral Name: Suez Crisis
Israeli Name: Sinai War
Arab Name: The War of Tripartite Aggression
Arab Belligerents: Egypt, Palestinian Militant Groups (Fedayeen)

Arab-Israeli War of 1967
Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: Six-Day War
Arab Belligerents: Egypt, Jordan, and Syria

Arab-Israeli War of 1967-1970
Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: War of Attrition
Arab Belligerents: Egypt

Battle of Karameh of 1968
Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: Battle of Karameh
Arab Belligerents: Palestinian Liberation Organization and Jordan

Arab-Israeli War of 1973
Neutral Name: Arab-Israeli War of 1973
Israeli Name: Yom Kippur War
Arab Name: Ramadan War, October War
Arab Belligerents: Egypt and Syria

Lebanese Civil War 1975-1982 (Israeli involvement from 1981-1982)
Neutral Name: Lebanese Civil War
Israeli Name: First Lebanon War
Arab Name: Lebanese Civil War
Arab Belligerents: Lebanese Sunni Militias, Lebanese Shiite Militias, Syria, Palestinian Liberation Organization, Lebanese Christian Falangists (Israeli Allies)

Palestinian Intifadas (Uprisings) of 1987-1993 and 2000-2005
Neutral Name, Israeli Name, and Arab Name: First & Second Intifadas
Arab Belligerents: Palestinian Militant Groups (PLO, Hamas, al-Aqsa Martyrs, Islamic Jihad, etc.)

2006 Lebanon War
Neutral Name: 2006 Lebanon War, Israel-Hezbollah War
Israeli Name: Second Lebanon War, War with Hezbollah
Arab Name: July War, Israeli-Invasion of Lebanon
Arab Belligerents: Hezbollah

Gazan War of 2008-2009
Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2008-2009
Israeli Name: Operation Cast Lead
Arab Name: Gaza Massacre
Arab Belligerents: Hamas

Gazan War of 2012
Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2012
Israeli Name: Operation Pillar of Cloud/Pillar of Defense
Arab Name: Operation Stones of Shale
Arab Belligerents: Hamas

Gazan War of 2014
Neutral Name: Gazan War of 2014
Israeli Name: Operation Protective Edge
Arab Name: None known
Arab Belligerents: Hamas

Answer 7

The Six Day War involved four countries: Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.

Answer 8

Egypt, Israel, and Syria were involved in the main conflict. The US and USSR provided arms and support.

Answer 9

The Six Day War involved four countries: Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.