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How the Suez Canal’s Reopening Reshaped a Region and Rewired the World

The reopening of the Suez Canal after the Yom Kippur War was far more than a technical achievement or a diplomatic milestone. It was a moment when geography, politics, economics, and human resilience collided and ultimately converged into one of the most significant post-war transformations of the Middle East. The canal has always been more …

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The Day of Atonement Turned to Fire: The Yom Kippur War of 1973

On October 6, 1973, while much of Israel stood in solemn silence for Yom Kippur—the holiest day in the Jewish calendar—the sound of shofars in synagogues was drowned out by the roar of jet engines, tank treads, and artillery fire. It was a day that began in fasting and prayer but descended into chaos and …

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