arab-israeli war

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A specific historical conflict: Refers to one of several major armed conflicts between the Arab states and Israel in the 20th century. The term is most precisely used to denote either the 1967 Six-Day War or the 1973 Yom Kippur War, as defined by historical context.

Usage

The term "Arab-Israeli War" is used to discuss the military and political history of the Middle East. It is typically preceded by an ordinal number (e.g., "the 1948 Arab-Israeli War") or a specific name (e.g., "the Six-Day Arab-Israeli War") to specify which conflict is being referenced. When used without a modifier, it often refers broadly to the series of conflicts.

Examples
  • The Arab-Israeli War of 1967 fundamentally changed the map of the region.
  • Historians analyze the causes and consequences of each Arab-Israeli War.
  • Diplomacy has often followed periods of intense fighting, such as after the 1973 Arab-Israeli War.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Arab-Israeli wars": This plural form refers to the entire series of conflicts between Arab nations and Israel, considered as a prolonged historical struggle.
    • The legacy of the Arab-Israeli wars continues to influence international relations in the region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Arab-Israeli conflict (noun phrase): A broader term encompassing not only the wars but also the ongoing political, territorial, and diplomatic disputes between the parties.
    • Finding a lasting solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict remains a key international goal.
  • Six-Day War (proper noun): The common name for the Arab-Israeli War of June 1967.
  • Yom Kippur War (proper noun): The common name for the Arab-Israeli War of October 1973.
  • 1948 Arab-Israeli War (proper noun): The war surrounding Israel's independence.
Synonyms
  • Middle East war (general noun phrase): A less specific term that could refer to this or other conflicts in the region.
  • Arab-Israeli hostilities (noun phrase): A formal term for the state of war or fighting.
Related Phrases
  • To break out / To erupt into an Arab-Israeli war: Describes the sudden beginning of a conflict.
    • Tensions erupted into an Arab-Israeli war in 1967.
  • To be a veteran of the Arab-Israeli war(s): Describes someone who fought in one or more of these conflicts.
    • He was a veteran of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
Noun
  1. tension between Arabs and Israeli erupted into a brief war in June 1967; Israel emerged as a major power in the Middle East
  2. Egypt and Syria attacked Israel in October 1973 (on Yom Kippur); Israel counterattacked and drove the Syrians back and crossed the Suez Canal into Egypt

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