The War of Attrition ( `` Ḥarb al-Istinzāf '' , `` Milhemet haHatashah '' ) involved Participation fighting between Israel and Egypt , Jordan , PLO and their allies from 1967 to 1970 .

On March 8 , 1969 , Nasser proclaimed Statement the official launch of the War of Attrition , characterized Statement by large-scale shelling Attack along the Suez Canal , extensive aerial warfare Hostile_encounter and commando raids Attack .