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July 7, 1967
July 7, 1967
Israel, Arab nations agree to ceasefire
After a month of fierce fighting, Israel and its neighbors have agreed to a UN-mediated ceasefire. Under the new deal, Israel will withdraw troops from territories it currently occupies and borders will remain the same as those from the 1949 Armistice Agreements. [1] The conflict, while brief, has taken a heavy toll on the region. Thousands of people, both soldier and civilian, both Israeli and Arab, have been killed. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to leave their homes.
While a settlement has been reached, few are satisfied. Leaders of Egypt and Syria still refuse to recognize Israel. Israeli officials blame the U.S. for its policy of neutrality in the conflict, which they say could have saved hundreds of Israeli lives. [2]