Nasser's next moves Flashcards

1
Q

What did Nasser do on 15 May?

A

Moved 100,000 Egyptian troops into Sinai

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Why did the UN agree to remove troops from Egypt when Nasser asked?

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The UN forces could only stay on Egyptian soil, as long as Nasser allowed them to. So they had to leave.

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3
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What happened on 22 May?

A

Nasser closed the Straits of Tiran. Which the Israelis regarded as an act of Aggression

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4
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On 24 May 1967, what did the Syrian Defence Minister do and say?

A

Challenged Israel.

“We shall never call for you, nor accept peace”

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