5 июн 1967 г. - Battle for East Jerusalem

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The Battle for East Jerusalem was a pivotal engagement during the Six-Day War in June 1967. This battle unfolded over a few critical days, mainly from June 5 to June 7, and resulted in Israel gaining control of the entire city of Jerusalem, including its historically and religiously significant eastern sector.

Background and Context
Before the Six-Day War, Jerusalem was a divided city. West Jerusalem was controlled by Israel, while East Jerusalem, including the Old City with significant religious sites like the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, was under Jordanian rule. The division was a source of ongoing tension, and the status of Jerusalem was a central issue between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

Outbreak of the War
The Six-Day War began on June 5, 1967, with an Israeli preemptive air strike against Egypt, quickly involving Jordan after it disregarded Israeli pleas to stay out of the conflict. As a result, Jordanian forces began shelling West Jerusalem, and Israel responded by mobilizing towards East Jerusalem.

The Battle
Israeli forces, commanded by Major General Uzi Narkiss and prominently involving paratroop brigades under Colonel Motta Gur, faced well-entrenched Jordanian units. The battle was intense and complex, occurring in densely populated urban areas with significant obstacles.

The Israeli strategy involved multiple fronts, aiming to encircle the Old City and cut off Jordanian reinforcements. Israeli troops moved through the no-man's land from West Jerusalem into East Jerusalem and fought hard to secure strategic locations such as Ammunition Hill, which saw one of the fiercest fights. The capture of this position was crucial as it enabled Israeli forces to advance towards the historic Old City.

Outcome and Impact
On June 7, Israeli forces breached the Old City through the Lion's Gate, culminating in the iconic moment when Israeli paratroopers reached the Western Wall, a moment immortalized in photographs and symbolizing the significant emotional and strategic victory for Israel. The battle resulted in Israeli control over East Jerusalem, leading to the reunification of the city under Israeli authority.

The capture of East Jerusalem had profound religious, cultural, and geopolitical implications. It altered the city's status and demographics and remains a core issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The victory in East Jerusalem was celebrated in Israel for its historical and spiritual significance but was met with sorrow and displacement among Palestinians, marking a significant and contentious moment in the region's history.

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