In 1–2 sentences, explain

why Egypt made peace
with Israel in 1978 and why
other Arab countries
eventually followed Egypt’s
example. (4 points)

Egypt made peace with Israel in 1978 in order to regain the Sinai Peninsula, which Israel had occupied since the 1967 Six-Day War. Other Arab countries eventually followed Egypt's example because they realized the benefits of establishing diplomatic relations and ending conflict, such as improved economic opportunities and stability in the region.