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In the Six-Day War, Israel launched surprise attacks on Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, invading the remaining 22% of Palestine. The official rationale was preemption, claiming the Jewish population faced genocide by surrounding Arab countries. However, Israeli officials, including General Matiyahu Pellet, admitted the genocide claim was a bluff.
The assault resulted in close to 40,000 Arab deaths, many civilians, compared to under 800 Israeli soldiers and 20 civilians. Israel seized the Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights, and the rest of Palestine, creating 300,000 new Palestinian refugees. While the Sinai was returned to Egypt, the other territories remain under Israeli control.
Despite the map showing Palestinian territory, it is subject to Israeli military occupation and law. Settlements have further diminished Palestinian land. The ongoing occupation is presented as security, but it is described as continued expansion and conquest.