The term was first applied to describe the efforts of United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, beginning November 5, 1973, which facilitated the cessation of hostilities following the Yom Kippur War.
Istilah ini pertama kali dipakai untuk menyebut upaya Menteri Luar Negeri Amerika Serikat Henry Kissinger pada 5 November 1973 yang ikut membantu pengakhiran konflik bersenjata pasca-Perang Yom Kippur.