Watch: Nightly News report from start of Yom Kippur War in 1973

Watch NBC Nightly News’ report from Oct. 6, 1973 after Egypt and Syria launched surprise attacks on Israel on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, starting the Arab-Israeli war, also known as the Yom Kippur War. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: #Israel #War #WorldNews