Events of the Six Day War

9th June 1967

- Israel and Syria fight in the Golan Heights

5th June 1967

- Israel destroys Egypt's air force - Israel promises Jordan they won't attack, if Jordan stay out - Jordan attack, so do Syria and Iraq - Israel attacks Jordanian and Syrian air bases

10th June 1967

- Israel gains control of the Golan Heights - By evening, a ceasefire is agreed by everyone

8th June 1967

- Israeli defence forces take control of towns in the West Bank - Syria continues attacking

7th June 1967

- Israeli troops gain control over Eastern Jerusalem, including the Old City - They break the Straits of Tiran blockade - Syria continue attacking Northern Israel

6th June 1967

- Syria attack communities in Gallilee - Egypt begin to retreat - Lebanon attack Israel from the air - Israel and Jordan accept a UN ceasefire - King Hussein orders a retreat, and then reverses this