Crisis of the Suez Canal

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_events
gptkbp:aftermath Formation of the Non-Aligned Movement
Increased US influence in the Middle East
Strengthening of Arab nationalism
Establishment of UNEF
gptkbp:date March 1957
October 29, 1956
gptkbp:historical_impact Shift in global power dynamics
Increased tensions in the Cold War
End of colonialism in the region
Impact on future Middle Eastern conflicts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crisis of the Suez Canal
gptkbp:international_response Condemnation by the Soviet Union
Condemnation by the United States
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:France
gptkb:Israel
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_Nations_Emergency_Force_(UNEF)
gptkbp:is_targeted_at Nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:David_Ben-Gurion
gptkb:Gamal_Abdel_Nasser
gptkb:Guy_Mollet
gptkb:Anthony_Eden
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of anti-colonial struggle
Influence on later conflicts in the region
Impact on international law regarding intervention
Example of failed military intervention
gptkbp:location gptkb:Suez_Canal
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:military_operations gptkb:Operation_Kadesh
Anglo-French invasion
gptkbp:outcome Withdrawal of invading forces
gptkbp:public_perception Divided public opinion in Britain and France
Support for Nasser in the Arab world
gptkbp:related_concept gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Suez_Crisis
gptkb:international_relations
Decolonization
Arab nationalism
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Second_Arab-Israeli_War
gptkbp:significance Marked the decline of British and French influence in the Middle East
gptkbp:year gptkb:1956
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Post-World_War_II_Britain
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6