October war 50th anniversary

The 50th anniversary of the October War — launched by Syria and Egypt against Israel on 6 October 1973 — coincides with several developments in Israel, neighbouring countries and the broader region.

Al Majalla is publishing a series of articles about the war and its lasting impact on the region.

Egypt and Syria handed Israel its biggest military defeat on 6 October 1973. 50 years later, Gaza militants have launched another stunning offensive deep into Israeli territory. Al Majalla explains.

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Politics

Hamas deals Israel yet another October surprise

Salem Al Rayyes 16 October 2023

Israel’s first and only female prime minister, Golda Meir, was instrumental in securing American funds which helped establish the state of Israel.

Péter Csuth

Profiles

Golda Meir: Israel’s ‘Iron Lady’ and Palestinians' worst nightmare

Sami Moubayed 06 October 2023

Al Majalla recounts the historic war that changed power dynamics in the region through the accounts of senior Israeli officials.

Eduardo Ramon

The October War relived through the memoirs of top Israeli officials

Al Majalla recounts the historic war that changed power dynamics in the region through the accounts of senior Israeli officials.

Sami Moubayed 07 October 2023

The October War resulted in a military win for the Arab world that changed the power dynamics in the region and opened the way for moves to meaningful peace.

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October War: The surprise Arab victory that changed the region

Al Majalla is publishing a series of articles about the war and its lasting impact on the region.

Al Majalla - London 06 October 2023

Eduardo Ramon

Impact of October War still felt 50 years later

A military win for the Arab world changed the power dynamics in the region and opened the way for moves to a meaningful peace. But with progress uneven and slow, more is needed.

Wahid Abdel Maguid 05 October 2023

Sadat is admired by many in Egypt for sparing the country from future wars with Israel but his miscalculation in empowering Islamists led to his own assassination. Al Majalla explains.

Barry Falls

Anwar Sadat: The Egyptian president who made peace with Israel and paid with his life

Sadat is admired by many in Egypt for sparing the country from future wars with Israel but his miscalculation in empowering Islamists led to his own assassination. Al Majalla explains.

Amr Emam 05 October 2023

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