Historical Events of May 1967

What action did the United Nations take on May 11th, 1967?

• They condemned Arab attacks on Israel.

• They imposed sanctions on Israel.

• They supported Arab attacks on Israel.

• They remained neutral in the conflict.

What was the false information provided by the Soviet Union to Egypt?

• The United Nations was withdrawing from Sinai.

• Israel was about to invade Syria.

• The United States was supporting Israel militarily.

• Israel was planning to invade Egypt.

Why did Nasser order the UN troops to leave Sinai?

• He wanted to avoid international conflict.

• He was pressured by other Arab countries and the Egyptian public.

• He wanted to negotiate peace with Israel.

• He believed the UN troops were supporting Israel.

What was the international community's reaction to the UN's withdrawal from Sinai?

• They sent additional troops to the region.

• They imposed sanctions on Egypt.

• They were bewildered by the decision.

• They supported the decision.

By the end of the week, what was the scale of Egypt's military presence near the Israeli border?

• 50,000 troops and 300 tanks

• 20,000 troops and 100 tanks

• 100,000 troops and 700 tanks

• 80,000 troops, 550 tanks, and 1,000 artillery pieces