For Israel, the campaign aimed to secure its borders and ensure freedom of navigation through the Straits of Tiran, which Egypt had blockaded.
The operation was a significant military success for Israel, as it quickly captured the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip. However, international pressure, particularly from the United States and the Soviet Union, led to a withdrawal, and the United Nations established a peacekeeping force in the region.
This war bolstered Israel's strategic position and highlighted its military capabilities, reinforcing its resolve to maintain secure and defensible borders. It also underscored the geopolitical complexities of the Middle East during the Cold War era.