Meanwhile, in January 1968, Nasser commenced the War of Attrition to reclaim territory captured by Israel, ordering attacks against Israeli positions east of the then-blockaded Suez Canal. In March, Nasser offered Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement arms and funds after their performance against Israeli forces in the Battle of Karameh that month. He also advised Arafat to think of peace with Israel and the establishment of a Palestinian state comprising the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Nasser effectively ceded his leadership of the "Palestine issue" to Arafat. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the endeavor to reclaim territory from Israel called? ANS1 War of Attrition QSN2 In what year did the War of Attrition begin? ANS2 1968 QSN3 Who led the Fatah movement? ANS3 Yasser Arafat QSN4 In what battle had the Fatah movement distinguished itself? ANS4 Battle of Karameh QSN5 To whom did Nasser give authority to deal with Israel? ANS5 Arafat