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What actions by Egypt in may 1967 did israel consider grounds for going to war​

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In May 1967, the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser announced to close all straits to Israel vessel and then the war broke out.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • There was political tension that was existing from over a decade between the Israel and Egypt.
  • But when the Egyptian president announced to close all the straits to Israel vessel, he mobilized a large number of militaries in the straits.
  • After that, the Israel came up with yet another offensive step by launching air strike in Egypt.
  • This series of incident was the major cause of Egypt- Israel war which lasted for six days but the casualties was too high.
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