S03E06: Battle for the Holy City: The Six-Day War | Days That Shook the World

Duration: 59'02''

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The Six-Day War, which began on June 5, 1967, resulted in Israeli control of the Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights, and West Bank, including Jerusalem.

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