Myths & Facts: The Six Day War

Myths & Facts: The Six Day War

Created by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, a pro-Israel media-monitoring and research organization, this article explores myths and facts surrounding the Six Day War, including the role of Israel’s occupation being the cause of the war and a primary obstacle for peace, the reasons why Israel went to war, the role of the United States, the implications of UN Resolution 242, and the status of Jerusalem.