The Yom Kippur War of 1973 was a major conflict between Israel and its neighboring Arab states, Egypt and Syria. The war began on October 6, 1973, when Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur. Despite initial gains made by the Arab forces, Israel eventually emerged victorious after receiving significant military support from the United States. The war resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides and led to renewed peace negotiations in the region.
