The term 1956 HOT SPOT is referring to the Suez Crisis, which was a conflict between Egypt and Israel, France, and the United Kingdom. The crisis began in July 1956 when Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, which was owned by the French and British. This led to a military intervention by the three countries, which was ultimately unsuccessful. The Suez Crisis ended with the withdrawal of all foreign forces in March 1957.