ByJAMES GENNJUNE 5, 2026 08:36Updated: JUNE 5, 2026 08:37 On June 5, 1967, the Six Day War began, as the IDF fought the militaries of Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. In only six days, the IDF conquered the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem. Who was leading Israel at the time? Israel was led at the time by prime minister Levi Eshkol.