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The Ramadan War: A surprise assault that transformed the Middle East

The Ramadan War: A surprise assault that transformed the Middle East

Egypt and Syria were determined to recapture land previously taken by Israel. Things did not go according to plan.

By Al Jazeera Published 2023-10-02 06:24 Updated 2023-10-02 08:19 1 min read Source: Al Jazeera
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