When Anwar Sadat visited Israel | Turning Point

In 1977 Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, a once-sworn enemy of Israel, made history by becoming the first Arab leader to step foot in Israel.

Just four years earlier, Egypt, along with Syria, led a surprise attack on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. That attack regained Egypt’s honour after the Sinai peninsula was captured by Israel in 1967.

The visit paved the way for an agreement between Egypt and Israel. However, the deal was negotiated without Palestinian representation and left them feeling gravely betrayed.

Watch the full Turning Point on the 1979 Egypt - Israel peace treaty here:    • Turning Point: 1979 Egypt-Israel Peac...  

Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Yom Kippur, Anwar Sadat, Begin, Ariel Sharon, Jimmy Carter, Egypt Israel peace treaty, 1979


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