The arrival of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in Israel on November 19, 1977 to sign the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, a major breakthrough in the Arab-Israeli conflict at the time, had a tremendous impact on Israeli society.
WATCH: 40th anniversary of Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat’s visit to Israel
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 1977 file photo, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, shakes hands with former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, attended by Shimon Peres. (AP Photo, File)