Which conflict in 1967 led to Israel capturing the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights?

• A. Yom Kippur War
• B. War of Attrition
• C. Lebanon War
• D. Six-Day War

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is recognizing a short, decisive war that dramatically expanded Israel’s control over surrounding territories. In 1967, tensions with neighboring Arab states led to a rapid, preemptive clash that lasted about six days. Israel struck first against Egypt’s air forces and then fought on multiple fronts with Jordan and Syria. By the end of the six days, Israel had captured the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from Egypt, the West Bank and East Jerusalem from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria. This immediate, wide-reaching set of territorial gains is what defines this conflict.

That’s why this option fits the description precisely, unlike the other conflicts listed, which involved different timelines and outcomes and did not yield those specific territorial changes.