What preceded Israel's attack on Egypt in June 1967?
A)Egypt's Gamal Abdulla Nasser closed the Strait of Tiran for ships to Israel.
B)The Palestinian Liberation Front launched shells from the Sinai into Israel.
C)Syria launched a strike against Israel that had conquered the Golan Heights.
D)Jordan had withdrawn troops from the heretofore occupied East Jerusalem.

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Egypt's closure of the Strait of Tiran to Israeli shipping in May 1967 was a significant factor that led to Israel's preemptive strike against Egypt in June 1967, marking the beginning of the Six-Day War.

What Preceded Israel's Attack on Egypt in June 1967