11. The Yom Kippur War (1973)
In October 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during Yom Kippur, aiming to reclaim territories lost in the 1967 Six-Day War. The Soviet Union supported the Arab states with military supplies, while the United States initiated Operation Nickel Grass, a strategic airlift delivering approximately 22,325 tons of military aid to Israel. This U.S. support was crucial in enabling Israel to repel the offensive. The conflict brought the superpowers to the brink of direct confrontation, highlighting the delicate balance of Cold War diplomacy (en.wikipedia.org).
