President of Egypt 1954-1970. In 1956 Nationalized the Suez Canal, 1958 attempted to unify the arab world under his leadership, created the United Arab Republic a union with Syria lasting 1 year and ending with a Syrian revolt. Sent Egyptian troops to Yemen resulting in many Egyptian deaths some say close to 100,000.
Lost two wars with Israel 1956 and a devastating defeat in 1967 after closing the Gulf of Aqaba to Israeli Shipping.
Expelled All Foreigners in 1956 during and after the Suez War, Interened All male Jews in 1967 in Abou Zaabal and Tora.
Died in 1970.
President of Egypt Inititated the 1973 war also known as Yom Kippur war, initiated the peace treaty with Israel, was assasinated by the Moslem Brotherhood
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