jun 3, 1948 - Operation Pleshet

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Operation Pleshet was an Israeli military action near the village of Isdud from May 29 to June 3, 1948, during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The operation aimed to capture Isdud and halt the Egyptian advance northwards. Despite the failure to secure territory and heavy Israeli casualties, the operation influenced Egypt to shift from offensive to defensive strategies, marking a strategic turning point on the southern front.

Historiographically, Operation Pleshet is debated for its significance and the Egyptians' intentions. While traditional Israeli narratives view it as a crucial defensive success, later Arab sources and some New Historians question this, suggesting the Egyptians did not intend to advance to Tel Aviv but were consolidating their positions. The operation's broader impact was to stall Egyptian forces, contributing to a shift in initiative to the Israeli side for the remainder of the conflict.

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