Sadat Breaks Ties with Egypt as Regional Unrest Rises
Libya announces immediate severance of relations with neighboring Egypt. Across capitals, Libyan, Palestinian, and Arab protesters burn flags in solidarity with Libya. Damascus radio deems it the blackest day in Arab history and urges guerrilla action against Israel. Sadat visits Jerusalem amid large crowds. former foes Dayan Rabin Sharon meet him as peace chants and prayers fill the city.