December 22, 1948 – January 7, 1949 · Sinai / Negev Theater
December 22, 1948 – January 7, 1949
Israel's final major offensive pushes into Egyptian-held Sinai to encircle and destroy remaining Egyptian forces. Israeli columns advance deep into Egyptian territory before British ultimatum and US pressure force withdrawal. Egypt, facing the loss of its army, agrees to armistice negotiations.
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