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Scene One: Global Reaction – Politics and Arms After the ’73 War
A few weeks after the signing of the disengagement agreement on the Egyptian-Israeli front,
the world’s eyes turned to the Middle East, as if the war had unlocked a new order.
In Washington, London, and Paris, politicians and military experts analyzed the outcomes.
Israel’s unexpected defeat revealed the strength of the Arab armies—particularly Egypt and Syria—and the Arabs’ capacity for military coordination.
Western fears were evident: troop redeployment, control over oil, and threats to American and European interests.
At the same time, the United States decided to double its military support for Israel.
Shipments of weapons, aircraft, helicopters, and tanks arrived at unprecedented speed,
while Israeli office
