Israel retaliated against Egyptian shelling with commando raids, artillery shelling and air strikes. This resulted in an exodus of civilians from Egyptian cities along the Suez Canal's western bank. Nasser ceased all military activities and began a program to build a network of internal defenses, while receiving the financial backing of various Arab states. The war resumed in March 1969. In November, Nasser brokered an agreement between the PLO and the Lebanese military that granted Palestinian guerrillas the right to use Lebanese territory to attack Israel. COUNT 4
QSN1 What did Nasser do to respond to Israeli attacks? ANS1 build a network of internal defenses QSN2 When did the war start up again? ANS2 March 1969 QSN3 What groups did Nasser broker an agreement with? ANS3 PLO and the Lebanese military QSN4 Who would get to attack Israel from Lebanon? ANS4 Palestinian guerrillas