MikeDunnAuthor on Nostr: Today in Labor History Nov 2, 1956: Israel invaded Egypt, followed by Britain and ...

Today in Labor History Nov 2, 1956: Israel invaded Egypt, followed by Britain and France, during the Suez Crisis. The goal was to regain control of the economically important Suez Canal by western powers, and to overthrow Egyptian leader Nassar, who had nationalized the canal. During the crisis, Israel occupied the Gaza Strip. The conflict resulted in 172 Israeli deaths and up to 4,000 Arab deaths, including 1,000 civilians.

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