[Age of Reason]

"The Israelis attacked Egypt first, on June 5, 1967, but most historians agree the pre-emptive Israeli strike was defensive in nature."

http://www.npr.org/news/specials/mideast/history/index.html

[JimRed]

"The Israelis attacked Egypt first, on June 5, 1967, but most historians agree the pre-emptive Israeli strike was defensive in nature."

If you are surrounded by thugs who have stated that their purpose is to kick your butt and don't sucker-punch the biggest one, you're foolish and will get the beating they intend to give you.

[Asher]

"Israel did not launch a 'preemptive' attack, starting the 6 Day War. Iarael RESPONDED to BEING attacked. And won."

As regards Jordan, you are quite correct. See this post:

The 1967 Six-Day War (What really happened)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/886314/posts