ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

1956–1957 exodus and expulsions from Egypt

In 1956 and 1957, a lot of people who lived in Egypt, including many Jewish people, had to leave their homes and go somewhere else. This happened because there was a lot of fighting and tension between Egypt and Israel, which is a neighboring country. The Egyptian government wanted to show that they didn't like Israel and they thought Jewish people were helping them, so they made it very hard for Jewish people to live in Egypt anymore.

The Jewish people who had to leave their homes and go to other countries like Israel or the United States were very sad and scared. They had to leave behind their friends, family, and belongings. It was a very hard time for them, but eventually, many of them were able to make a new life in their new countries. Even though it was a difficult experience, the Jewish people who were forced to leave Egypt are remembered for their bravery and resilience.