The Arab-Israeli conflict has involved multiple wars. Which war is known for its surprise attack on Israel during Yom Kippur?

Quiz Options

• The Suez Crisis (1956)
• The War of Attrition (1967-1970)
• The Yom Kippur War (1973)
• The Lebanon War (1982)

Explanation

The Yom Kippur War, also known as the Ramadan War or the October War, began with a coordinated surprise attack by the Arab states of Egypt and Syria on Israel during the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur in 1973.