If Israel loses badly in this war it may have the same effect as the Yom Kippur War had in 1973 AI-text "Egypt viewed the war as a victory because it achieved political and diplomatic success, restored national dignity, and secured the return of Sinai" > Egypt celebrated the Yom Kippur War as a strategic and psychological victory, despite losing militarily on the battlefield.  • Initial Success: On October 6, 1973, Egyptian forces launched Operation Badr, successfully crossing the Suez Canal under heavy fire and capturing key positions in the Sinai Peninsula. 
 This breakthrough, known as “the crossing,” shattered Israel’s image of invincibility and restored Arab pride after the 1967 Six-Day War defeat. • National Symbolism: For Egypt, the war became a national triumph. 
 The crossing is commemorated annually, and President Anwar Sadat is hailed as a hero. The war was instrumental in shifting Egypt’s foreign policy from Soviet alignment to a new relationship with the United States, enabling peace negotiations. • Achieved Goals: While Israel ultimately repelled the attacks and advanced toward Cairo, Egypt achieved its core objective: forcing Israel to the negotiating table. 
 The war directly led to the 1978 Camp David Accords and the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty, under which Israel returned the entire Sinai Peninsula to Egypt—fulfilling Egypt’s primary territorial goal.  • Military Reality: On the battlefield, Israel won decisively. Israeli forces crossed the Suez Canal, encircled the Egyptian Third Army, and advanced within 30 km of Cairo. However, Egypt’s ability to hold key positions like Ismailia and maintain supply lines allowed it to claim a tactical and strategic victory in the defense of its forces.  In summary, Egypt viewed the war as a victory because it achieved political and diplomatic success, restored national dignity, and secured the return of Sinai—outcomes that defined its legacy, even though Israel won the military conflict.