When 3 Arab Nations Tried To Destroy Israel: The Six-Day War Explained

In 1967, Syria attempted to divert water away from Israel, triggering tensions that led to war. Israel's military strength was underestimated, and within six days, they defeated three Arab armies. Since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, tensions remained high. Israel had geographical disadvantages—narrow borders, lack of strategic depth, and a small population—which made preemptive strikes a key defense strategy. From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we'll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world's best historians. Subscribe so you don't miss out. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]