Washington’s reluctance to help Israel changes rapidly…

October 1973 CE

Washington’s reluctance to help Israel changes rapidly when the Soviet Union launches its own resupply effort to Egypt and Syria.

President Nixon counters by establishing an emergency supply line to Israel, even though the Arab nations impose a costly oil embargo, and various American allies refuse to facilitate the arms shipments.

Once assured of U.S. aid, however, the Israelis strike on both fronts, regain the Golan Heights, and ...

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