The Six-Day War Leader was Moshe DAYAN, a five-letter name. DAYAN was an Israeli military leader and politician who served as the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, and later as Defense Minister during the Six-Day War in 1967. He was also a member of the Knesset and a renowned figure in Israeli politics. DAYAN was known for his eye patch, which he wore due to an injury sustained during the Battle of Tel Hai in 1920.