Carter first traveled to Israel in 1973 after he was visited in Georgia by Yitzhak Rabin as part of an effort by Israel to strengthen relationships with American leaders.
He spent the first week of his trip sightseeing. The last three days were spent with Israeli leaders. He left with the impression that Israel would work for peace, perhaps even leaving the occupied territories in the interest of peace.
Carter was shocked when Egypt and Syria attacked Israeli occupied territories. Kissinger, then Secretary of State, was able to end the conflict after 20 days.
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