1977 visit by Anwar Sadat to Israel

On 19–21 November 1977, President of Egypt Anwar Sadat visited Jerusalem. The purpose of the visit was to address the Knesset, the legislative body in Israel, to try to advance the Israeli-Arab peace process. Sadat met with senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Menachem Begin. It was the first visit of its kind by an Arab leader to Israel. At that time, the two countries were considered at war.

Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel
Sadat addressing the Knesset
Date19–21 November 1977 (1977-11-19 – 1977-11-21)
LocationIsrael, Palestinian territories
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