Video - Blitz of '67: How Israel Redrew the Middle East in Six Days!

Did you know that during the Six-Day War in 1967, Israel managed to capture the Sinai Peninsula, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights in just six days? Talk about a whirlwind tour! The war started with a preemptive strike on June 5th, when Israel launched Operation Focus, destroying nearly the entire Egyptian Air Force on the ground. This left their opponents, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, in a bit of a pickle. Not only did Israel gain territory, but they also dramatically shifted the balance of power in the Middle East. But here's a twist: the war also led to decades of ongoing conflict and negotiations. Have any surprising war facts? Drop them in the comments!