On October 10, 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, leading to the Yom Kippur War. The war was fought over territorial disputes in the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights. It initially caught Israel off guard, but after intense fighting, Israeli forces managed to push back the invading armies. The conflict resulted in over 2,500 Israeli and 8,000 Arab casualties and led to significant geopolitical changes in the Middle East. The war ultimately paved the way for the Camp David Accords in 1978, a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel.