The Yom Kippur War: A Middle East Turning Point

Hamas breaks into Israel

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Hamas is part of a regional alliance (1987) comprising Iran, Syria, and Hezbollah group in Lebanon that opposes the US policy in the Middle East and Israel.

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Hamas Origins and Ideology

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History repeats itself

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Regional Dynamics

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Unforeseen Assault on Sacred Day

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Geopolitical Involvement

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Framework for Peace

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Unresolved Issues

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Similarities

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The Yom Kippur War: A Middle East Turning Point

Hamas breaks into Israel

The Palestinian group Hamas made a surprise attack in southern Israel from Gaza strip through "Operation Al-Aqsa Storm".

Hamas is part of a regional alliance (1987) comprising Iran, Syria, and Hezbollah group in Lebanon that opposes the US policy in the Middle East and Israel.

The Alliance of Opposition

Hamas Origins and Ideology

It shares Muslim Brotherhood's Islamic ideology and engages in armed activities through its wing called the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, resisting Israeli occupation.

History repeats itself

These incidents retraced the Yom Kippur War or Ramadan War,which startled Israel 50 years ago (1973).

Regional Dynamics

After winning the six-day war of 1967, Israel acquired Golan Heights from Syria and the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt.

Unforeseen Assault on Sacred Day

Syria and Egypt attacked unprepared Israel on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the holiest day in Judaism.

Geopolitical Involvement

The US and Soviet Union backed Israel and Egypt-Syria respectively, escalating tensions among superpowers.

Framework for Peace

Camp David Accords signed after negotiations as Egypt's recognition of Israel.

Unresolved Issues

Israel occupied the strategically important and fertile plateau of the Golan Heights, once a power struggle between kings of Israel and Aramaeans.

Similarities

Both situations highlighted the loss of lives and Israel’s unpreparedness despite advanced intelligence and interception systems.