The Suez Crisis and its Aftermath: 29 October 1956 to 5 March 1957

Abstract

The allies issued their ultimatum to Egypt and Israel on the afternoon of 29 October warning both parties to withdraw to ten miles either side of the Canal, and agree to its temporary occupation by British and French forces. Israel, being a partner to the conspiracy, complied willingly, as its forces were between 75 to 125 miles east of the Canal. Egypt, as expected, turned the ultimatum down since Egyptian forces then might have to withdraw up to 135 miles from the front.