1967: The Six-Day War

This iconic photograph by David Rubinger from the Six-Day War will be the basis for our look at the conflict, the events leading up to it, and its aftermath.  Who are these soldiers?  Where are they?  What are they thinking about?  Why has this photograph become "the property of the entire nation"?

Here is a timeline we'll use today.

What were the successes?  The Failures?  The Controversies?

Here are links to documentaries we'll watch today:  Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

Here is a brief overview of the war from the Israeli Minister of Fogeign Affairs website

Here are commentaries about the Long Term Causes and the Arab Threats Against Israel.

And lastly, this brief overview of some questions being asked upon the 40th anniversary of the war.