Jerusalem Day, 2011

On June 7, 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israeli paratroopers captured the Old City of Jerusalem, a pivotal event that reshaped the city's geopolitical landscape. The surprise assault on Egyptian air force bases and Jordan's subsequent attack on West Jerusalem fulfilled long-standing Zionist ambitions, despite the presence of United Nations forces and prior armistice agreements. This strategic capture, marked by the paratroopers' advance from the Mount of Olives to the Lions' Gate, underscored the war's unexpected swiftness and its profound implications for Jerusalem's status as a sacred site. The study provides a historical account of this transformative event, highlighting its significance in the context of regional conflicts.

J. Lee, C. (2011). Jerusalem Day, 2011. Jerusalem Quarterly, (47), 39. https://doi.org/10.70190/jq.i47.p39