Historical Events tagged with "yom kippur"

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Economics & Industry

OPEC Oil Embargo Targets Supporters of Israel

October 17th, 1973 51 years ago

In response to the Yom Kippur War, OPEC initiated an oil embargo against countries perceived as supporting Israel. This decision significantly affected global oil prices and altered energy policies worldwide. The embargo targeted the United States and several Western nations, leading to energy shortages and economic challenges, resulting in widespread inflation and political turmoil in the affected countries. The action highlighted the geopolitical influence of OPEC and marked a turning point in Middle Eastern relations.

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Military & Warfare

Coordinated Arab Assault on Israel Initiates Conflict

October 6th, 1973 51 years ago

Egypt and Syria launched simultaneous military attacks against Israel, marking the beginning of the Yom Kippur War. The surprise strikes occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, aiming to regain territories lost during the 1967 Six-Day War. Egyptian forces crossed the Suez Canal, while Syrian troops attacked the Golan Heights. This coordinated assault caught Israel off guard, leading to an intense and protracted conflict.

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Politics & Government

Forced Relocation of Jews from Konstantynów

September 21st, 1942 82 years ago

At the end of Yom Kippur, Germans ordered the Jewish community of Konstantynów to move permanently to Biała Podlaska. This abrupt and harsh directive disrupted their lives and communities, marking a significant step in the Nazi regime's ongoing persecution and displacement of Jews in Poland during World War II.

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