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Definition of Arab-israeli war
1. Noun. Egypt and Syria attacked Israel in October 1973 (on Yom Kippur); Israel counterattacked and drove the Syrians back and crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt.
Exact synonyms: Yom Kippur War
Generic synonyms: War, Warfare
Geographical relationships: Middle East, Mideast, Near East
Generic synonyms: War, Warfare
Geographical relationships: Middle East, Mideast, Near East
2. Noun. Tension between Arabs and Israeli erupted into a brief war in June 1967; Israel emerged as a major power in the Middle East.
Exact synonyms: Six Day War, Six-day War
Generic synonyms: War, Warfare
Geographical relationships: Middle East, Mideast, Near East
Generic synonyms: War, Warfare
Geographical relationships: Middle East, Mideast, Near East