Secret War between Israel and the Soviet Union

What was the primary reason for the shift in Soviet support from Israel to Arab states in the early 1950s?

• Strategic and geopolitical advantages with Arab states

• Economic benefits from Israel

• Pressure from the United States

• Cultural similarities with Arab nations

What was the main objective of the Soviet Union in providing military support to Egypt during the Cold War?

• To study American military technology

• To promote communism in the Middle East

• To gain control over the Suez Canal

• To establish a permanent military base in Egypt

During the secret Soviet-Israeli war, what was the outcome of Operation Rimon 20?

• The conflict escalated into a full-scale war

• A ceasefire was immediately declared

• The Israelis successfully downed several Soviet jets

• The Soviets gained air superiority

What role did the United States play in the resolution of the Egyptian-Israeli conflict?

• They sided with the Soviet Union

• They brokered a peace agreement

• They remained neutral throughout the conflict

• They provided military support to Israel

Why did both Israel and the Soviet Union choose not to publicize their military engagements during the secret war?

• To protect their military strategies

• To prevent escalation and potential American intervention

• To maintain economic relations

• To avoid international condemnation