Nasser's next moves Flashcards
1
Q
What did Nasser do on 15 May?
A
Moved 100,000 Egyptian troops into Sinai
2
Q
Why did the UN agree to remove troops from Egypt when Nasser asked?
A
The UN forces could only stay on Egyptian soil, as long as Nasser allowed them to. So they had to leave.
3
Q
What happened on 22 May?
A
Nasser closed the Straits of Tiran. Which the Israelis regarded as an act of Aggression
4
Q
On 24 May 1967, what did the Syrian Defence Minister do and say?
A
Challenged Israel.
“We shall never call for you, nor accept peace”
