1966 attack on Samu

November 13, 1966 · as-Samu

Israeli forces attacked the Jordanian-ruled West Bank village of Samu after a mine killed Israeli soldiers. They fought Jordanian troops and destroyed many houses, which raised tension before the Six-Day War.

Israel

Jordan

Other

Strength and losses

Strength
400
Killed
1
Wounded
10
Tanks
10
Strength
100
Killed
16
Wounded
54
Vehicles
20
Vehicles lost
c. 15
Civilian deaths
3