Question

What did Arab nations realize as a result of the Yom Kippur War?

A. A conventional war against Israel would inevitably be unsuccessful.
B. Oil was a useful tool in destroying the economy of Israel.
C. Peaceful negotiations would result in the loss of territory to Israel.
D. Military spending needed to be drastically increased.

Answer 1

A. A conventional war against Israel would inevitably be unsuccessful.

Anwar el-Sadat, former President of Egypt last 1970, knew that his country cannot continue their battle with Israel. During that time Egypt was experiencing unstable economic conditions. He to attacked Israel and thought that after this he can offer peace and make their economic condition stable again, but he was not successful in winning the battle.