Alright, let’s dive into the countdown to the Six-Day War in 1967. Grab a cuppa and get comfy because we’re about to unpack some drama!

• Syria Gets Feisty: In February 1966, Syria had a new government that was all about 'revolutionary struggle' against Israel and wanted to liberate Palestine. They backed the PLO guerrillas and accused Egypt of not giving enough support.

• Egypt’s Dilemma: Egypt's leader, Nasser, was in a tough spot. He didn’t want a war because the Arab states weren’t ready and Israel had a stronger military. Also, his best troops were busy fighting in Yemen. But he also wanted to stay the top dog of the Arab world.

Egypt-Syria Defence Pact: In November 1966, Egypt and Syria signed a defense agreement saying if one was attacked, the other would help. Nasser hoped this would calm down the Syrians, but it actually made them more bold. Oops!

• Border Troubles: A week after the pact, a mine exploded on the Israel-Jordan border, killing three Israeli soldiers. Israel hit back hard, attacking the Jordanian village of Samu, causing casualties and destruction. More raids and reprisals happened across the borders in early 1967.

• Israeli-Syrian Border: Tensions were super high here. Some Israeli military leaders actually wanted to provoke clashes with Syria so they could hit back hard and show them who’s boss.