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In June 1967, during the Six-Day War, the USS Liberty, a lightly armed American spy ship, was attacked by Israeli jets and torpedo boats in international waters off the Egyptian coast. The attack involved napalm, rockets, cannon fire, and torpedoes. The ship was flying the American flag and had clear markings. Of the crew of nearly 300, 34 were killed and 172 injured. Real-time audio recorded by the Israeli military allegedly proves they knew they were attacking an American ship. Despite the Liberty's attempts to signal for help, its messages were initially jammed. The Sixth Fleet picked up the distress signal, but claims suggest American jets were recalled under presidential orders. Allegedly, there was a plan to sink the ship and kill all the crew, but a Russian ship witnessed the events, causing the operation to be aborted. The speaker does not blame Israel, claiming they were taking orders from globalists.

On June 8, 1967, Israeli forces attacked the USS Liberty, aiming to sink the ship and blame Egypt to draw the US into the 6 day war. The assault left 34 dead and 174 wounded, but the ship survived. The incident was covered up by the mainstream media and US government, including President Lyndon Johnson. Survivors seek justice and awareness after 49 years. The brave men and women who served deserve justice.

In 1967, I was on the USS Liberty when it was attacked by Israeli forces, resulting in casualties. The attack involved Mirage Jets, napalm, and torpedoes. I believe it was not accidental, as we intercepted classified messages. I think Israel planned the attack, and our government may have known. On this Memorial Day, I remember the fallen crewmen and hope for accountability.

On June 8, 1967, Israel attacked the USS Liberty, an unarmed American naval intelligence ship, in international waters, killing 34 Americans and wounding 171. The USS Liberty was monitoring the war between Israel and Egypt. The crew recalls Israeli reconnaissance planes circling the vessel earlier that day, with pilots waving. Recordings confirm the Israelis positively identified the USS Liberty as American. Three hours later, unmarked Israeli fighters launched missiles at the ship without warning, followed by machine-gun fire. The Liberty's radio transmissions were jammed, violating international law. Declassified documents allegedly show the order came from Moshe Dayan. After the initial assault, the pilots requested to napalm the ship. Two Israeli war boats approached and launched torpedoes. When the Americans attempted to abandon ship, the Israeli Navy opened fire on the lifeboats. A surviving marine sent a mayday message to the USS America. The Israelis intercepted the message and called off the attack. President Johnson allegedly ordered the responding fighters to be recalled. The attack was covered up, labeled a friendly fire incident, and survivors were threatened into silence. It's claimed Israel intended to blame the attack on Egypt. The speaker suggests the attack demonstrated that Israel can act with impunity against the U.S.

It is believed that the attack on the USS Liberty was not a pure case of mistaken identity. It's time for Israel and the U.S. government to provide the crew members and the American people with the facts of what happened and why the Liberty was attacked. Shortly before his death and burial at Arlington, Captain McGonagall sent an open letter to President Clinton calling for Israel to acknowledge publicly that its armed forces deliberately attacked the USS Liberty. McGonagall was a sailor's captain and a friend. Towards the end of his life, McGonagall confided in his old friend, the chief engineer.

In June 1967, during the Six-Day War, the USS Liberty, an American spy ship, was attacked by Israeli jets and torpedo boats in international waters off Egypt, despite flying the US flag. The attack killed 34 and injured 172 of the crew. Real-time audio recorded by the Israeli military allegedly proves they knew they were attacking an American ship. Survivors recall the intense attack, including the use of napalm and machine-gunning of life rafts. The Liberty was gathering intelligence during the Cold War, intercepting communications. The ship was repeatedly overflown by Israeli aircraft in the hours leading up to the attack. During the attack, distress signals were allegedly jammed. The US government allegedly considered sinking the Liberty to prevent media coverage. Survivors claim a cover-up ensued, with testimonies ignored and evidence suppressed during the US Navy inquiry. Israel claimed the attack was a mistake. President Lyndon Johnson, allegedly facing political pressure and threats of being labeled antisemitic, softened his stance on the incident after Israel provided intelligence related to the Vietnam War. The US government allegedly made a decision to accept the apology and not push the issue further. The Liberty was repaired and later sold for scrap. Captain McGonagall received the Medal of Honor in a private ceremony. The US and Israel agreed to a treaty for intelligence exchange. Families of the victims express dissatisfaction with the lack of answers and the compensation received.

Philip Turney, 77, recounts the June 8, 1967 attack on the USS Liberty. He notes the ship was "in international waters" about twelve and a half miles off the Sinai and "positively identified as American and friendly by the IDF." He says the attack began at 02:00 with jets "painted black with no markings" and that the crew was denied a destroyer escort. Damage included transmitting antennas and watertight doors; an SOS was sent to the Sixth Fleet, with help arriving only after 17 hours. He alleges conversations where presidents ordered recall of aircraft to protect Israel: "I don't care about a few dead sailors. I will not embarrass my ally, Israel." He claims a cover-up and penalties for speaking, and that "Israel did all the murdering that day, and the US government did all the covering up." He urges leaders to reveal all facts to save America. Phil Turney, USS Liberty Veterans Association president.

On June 8th, Israeli forces attacked the USS Liberty, an American ship, during the war. The ship was bombed, strafed, and torpedoed, resulting in 34 deaths and 172 injuries. The attack was unprovoked, despite the ship flying the American flag. Israeli commanders were aware they were targeting an American vessel. Newly released audio recordings provide evidence of the intentional assault. This incident sheds light on the true events of that day and its aftermath.

A friend of the speaker, now deceased, conveyed a sequence of decisions and reactions related to military aircraft and orders. The friend said that after the aircraft were sent off, they were recalled by Washington from McNamara. Even before they hit Horizon, they were called back. After reconfiguring, another volley was sent up. Then Johnson got on the phone and said, you better, turn those g d planes around. The speaker quotes the claim that, “I don’t care if, every sailor on that ship gets hurt or whatever killed, but they left us out left us out there to die.” The speaker asserts that “that’s what our government wanted. That’s what Israel wanted.”

Flying the Star of David. "We thought they were coming there to help us. No. They were coming there to kill the rest of us and sink our ship." They fired five torpedoes at us, four missed by the grace of God. "One did hit, a little bit." Forward midships, 25 American sailors, marines, National Security Agency, CIA personnel were blown to bits in the blink of an eye. The torpedo lifted our ship out of the water, slammed it down, and stopped on the starboard side. We had "three life rafts left for a crew of 294 souls." They shot them all up; "When we put the life rafts over, they shot two out of the water and took one aboard their boat as a trophy of their kill. The Israelis did." They circled the ship, machine gunning anything that moved. They sent troop-carrying helicopters to finish this off, then left. "They couldn't sink us like they planned with the blessings of, our government, LBJ, from his government onto the Biden government, and all congresses in between have never lifted a finger to, to get an investigation." We've been hollering for fifty six years because they're afraid of fending their ally.

A few weeks ago, I received a life-changing letter from Philip Turney, a survivor of the USS Liberty attack on June 8, 1967. At 20 years old, he witnessed the brutal assault on their clearly marked American ship by Israeli forces, despite prior identification and requests for protection. The attack lasted 25 minutes, resulting in significant casualties and damage. Attempts for U.S. assistance were thwarted by high-level officials, prioritizing relations with Israel over American lives. After enduring the attack, survivors faced a cover-up and threats against their silence. Turney emphasizes their story as a crucial truth that must be shared, urging support to reveal the facts about the tragedy and the injustices faced by the crew.

On June 8, 1967, Israel allegedly attacked the USS Liberty, an unarmed American naval ship in international waters. Israeli pilots identified the ship as American before the coordinated air and sea attack. Israeli pilots fired from above, and missile boats fired torpedoes from below. 34 American sailors were killed, and 174 were injured. One survivor claims the American government tried to cover up the event. The USS Liberty was allegedly a spy ship listening in on Israel's war plans, which Israel didn't like. According to the survivor, Mirage jets strafed the ship and dropped napalm, and Israeli torpedo boats fired five torpedoes, one of which hit. The torpedo hit in the communication spaces. The survivor believes the attack was intentional because the ship intercepted classified Israeli messages. He believes the Israeli government planned the attack, and the American government knows it.

In June 1967, during the Six-Day War, the USS Liberty, an American spy ship, was attacked by Israeli jets and torpedo boats in international waters off the Egyptian coast. The attack killed 34 and wounded 172 of the crew. The ship was clearly marked as American, and the crew felt safe because of this. Real-time audio revealed Israeli commanders knew they were attacking an American ship. The attack was followed by a cover-up, with suggestions made to sink the Liberty. Survivors and relatives commemorate the event annually, seeking answers about why it happened. The US Navy inquiry was rushed and ignored key evidence. The Israelis claimed it was a mistake, but the Israeli ambassador in Washington believed Israel was guilty. President Lyndon Johnson, initially angered, softened his stance after Israel offered political support regarding Vietnam and access to captured Russian missiles. Blackmail was alleged. The US government then downplayed the incident, and aid to Israel increased. A secret intelligence-sharing treaty, code-named Stone Ruby, was established. Survivors and families express lasting pain and a desire for answers.

A survivor from the USS Liberty recounts the 1967 attack by Israel in waters off the Sinai Peninsula. Thirty four of my crewmen were killed and a hundred and seventy one wounded. He says Mirage jets strafed the ship, napalm was dropped, and four Israeli torpedo boats circling the vessel fired five torpedoes total, with one hit. The ship sustained a hole in the side, about 50 feet by 30 feet. He notes that all men in the gun mounts were killed and a torpedo hit the communications spaces, leaving many wounded, supposedly by an accident. He says he intercepted messages that Israel had sent, some highly classified at the time, and that these were forwarded to the government. He asserts, "And I know the Israelis, this is my opinion, planned the attack on us, and they know it too. And I believe our government knows it too."

One speaker states they jump at the sound of a horn and turn pale. Another speaker questions why a group would scramble four hours before an attack. Maintaining nuclear deterrents demands control. There was a plan to bring Russia into a potential third world war. One person states they elevated to battle preparedness level one in the entire fleet. Another speaker claims they were minutes from this happening when orders came from Washington to stop the attack. One speaker claims they were six minutes from World War Three, which would have been worse than anything in history. Another speaker tracked down David Ness, the acting ambassador in Cairo, who received urgent messages to evacuate the embassy and destroy secret materials because Cairo was going to be attacked in reprisal for the Liberty. The Navy was preparing a message.

The speaker recounts being injured during an attack on the USS America, where Admiral Giese took action to prevent further harm. The Admiral launched and recalled aircraft with nuclear weapons, then conventional armament, to avoid escalating the situation. Despite President Johnson's knowledge of the attack, the truth remains hidden. The speaker received a Medal of Honor, but believes it should have been awarded differently.

During the Arab-Israeli 6 Day War in 1967, the USS Liberty AGTR 5, a US naval intelligence ship, was attacked by Israel. Despite surviving a torpedo hit, 25 Americans were killed and two-thirds of the crew were incapacitated. The ship was then attacked by Israeli fighter jets, which jammed their communication frequencies. The crew managed to call for help, but no assistance arrived due to White House orders. Israeli torpedo boats also attacked the ship, causing the crew to prepare to abandon ship. However, the ship regained power and stopped taking on water, so the captain decided not to abandon it. The attack was covered up, and survivors were ordered not to speak about it. The motive behind the attack was to secure the Jewish vote in upcoming elections.

Speaker asserts the USS Liberty was clearly targeted on purpose by a country we're supporting, Israel, and questions why it's shameful to say that. They reference a "twelve day war" with Iran, framing it as the US and Israel versus Iran, with bombing on all sides. They claim IDF officers in the Pentagon—among other foreign officers—barge into meetings, give orders, and demand action during that week, and that "nobody did anything about it." The speaker warns that permitting this "deeply unhealthy behavior" invites "predators in a foreign country" to take advantage of us, noting "it's not anti Israel at all." They demand leaders at the Pentagon and across the US government "stand up and defend us against all potential threats" and not prostrate themselves before a foreign nation, asking why have a government if it's taking orders from another weaker government, "And they're not even pretending."

In this exchange, Speaker 0 raises the issue of the USS Liberty attack in 1967, arguing that if truth matters, the Israeli government must be held accountable because the American flag was flying on that ship. Speaker 0 presses why, in a discussion of modern Israeli–American relations, Speaker 1 would deem the attack “irrelevant” to current ties. Speaker 1 responds that when assessing today’s relations, citing the 1967 attack as a basis for judgment is irrelevant—comparable to using evidence from World War II or 1776 to define present-day relations with Britain or Germany. He emphasizes that while the attack was horrible and tragic for those involved, and that Israel paid reparations, the actual naval record indicates the incident was a mistaken and tragic event. He notes that those who reference the USS Liberty often do so to suggest Israel deliberately harmed America, and asks if that is Speaker 0’s broader point. Speaker 0 reiterates that truth requires accountability from the Israeli government, given the American flag on the ship. Speaker 1 points to the naval investigations, stating that multiple investigations exist and that the Israeli military at the time was flying Mirage planes and the USS Liberty was operating off-grid. He explains that the Israeli forces mistook the ship for an Egyptian vessel and believed it was shelling Al-Arish, which was not true. He describes the sequence: the American flag was knocked down in the initial attack, the engagement lasted about ninety minutes, and once it became clear the vessel was American, the attack was halted and a ship was dispatched to assist the Liberty. He also notes there have been other unfortunate friendly-fire incidents in war, such as during the Gulf War when US forces killed British troops. Speaker 0 asks about the broader agenda behind raising the incident, suggesting that it is not limited to that specific event. Speaker 1 acknowledges the question but questions the motive and implies that it is not an appropriate basis for evaluating current U.S.–Israel relations. Speaker 0 asserts that there are ongoing problems in the relationship, but again emphasizes the six-decade-old incident as relevant to the discussion. Speaker 1 maintains that, in the same way that many histories exist, there are many countries and contexts, and reiterates that the question is not answered satisfactorily. The exchange ends with Speaker 1 indicating this will be the last question.

In 1967, the USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli forces in international waters. Despite clear American markings, the ship was targeted by unmarked jets and torpedo boats bearing the Star of David, resulting in numerous casualties. SOS messages were sent, but recalled by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and President Lyndon B. Johnson, allegedly to avoid embarrassing Israel. Survivors claim the attack was premeditated, designed to sink the ship and blame it on Arab states. After the attack, survivors were ordered to remain silent under threat of imprisonment or death. They were smeared as anti-Semitic for speaking out about the incident. The speaker, a USS Liberty veteran, calls on President Trump to investigate the attack and accuses Congress of being beholden to the Zionist state. He also challenges Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro to debate the issue. He believes the attack was an act of war and a war crime, and that the US is an occupied nation, prioritizing Israel over American interests. He urges support for usslibertyveterans.org.

- "Retaliation was ordered for the attack." - "Condition November meant that nuclear armed a four bombers were to be used." - "Incredibly, The US was about to launch a nuclear strike against Egypt, the Liberty's presumed attacker." - "There was a flash message, as I recall, from one of the carriers that said they had launched ready aircraft." - "Cairo was about to be incinerated." - "McNamara directed Comm six fleet to recall the aircraft, and Comm six fleet said, are you sure? And he said, absolutely certain. Recall the aircraft." - "The attack on the Liberty had triggered an extraordinary response. Nuclear armed planes had been on their way to Cairo. A nuclear strike had been minutes away and had only just been averted."

The transcript discusses Operation Northwoods, a proposed scheme in the early 1960s by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, led by L. O. Lemonser, to conduct false flag operations as a pretext for invading Cuba and waging war with the Soviet Union. The plan included hijacking jets by remote control, crashing them, and blaming Cuba, along with numerous other terrorist attacks to be carried out under the document. One scenario proposed the destruction of a US naval vessel to be blamed on a foreign power as a pretext for war with an agreed enemy. The narrative then shifts to 1967, when President Lyndon Baines Johnson allegedly operationalized Northwoods during the Six Day War. During that conflict, the USS Liberty, a clearly marked US intelligence ship, was sent by Johnson to collect electronic intelligence in the Eastern Mediterranean, approximately 14 miles off the coast of Israel in international waters. Speaker 1 describes the attack on the USS Liberty: three torpedo boats approached from the starboard quarter at high speed in an apparent torpedo launch attitude. Israeli surveillance aircraft flew low over the ship, clearly identifying it as American. At 2 PM that afternoon, the USS Liberty was attacked by three Mirage III fighter-bombers. The Mirages jammed US signals, and were unmarked, the only unmarked aircraft in Israel's arsenal. The fighter-bombers strafed the ship with their cannons, dropped conventional munitions and napalm from bow to stern. After the Mirages, the ship was hit by a medium bomber, Desalit? miseries, carrying napalm and other munitions such as white phosphorus. The USS Liberty was then attacked by three Israeli torpedo boats bearing Israeli flags. The torpedo gunboats opened fire with high-caliber machine guns and launched torpedoes. A single torpedo struck the ship, creating a 30-foot exit hole on both sides. The torpedo boats then strafed life rafts in the water in international waters. Throughout the engagement, the USS Liberty repeatedly called the Sixth Fleet nearby for air support or rescue. Two aircraft carriers and the Mediterranean fleet responded, but they were recalled by the White House. Rear Admiral Geist, commanding the carriers in the Sixth Fleet, called Washington to confirm the recall. Secretary of Defense McNamara came on the line, and then President Johnson allegedly told Geist, “I want that goddamn ship going to the bottom. No help. Recall the wings.” The report asserts that American forces were told to stand down despite the attack. A Russian spy ship reportedly witnessed part of the attack. After three hours, the Israelis withdrew, allowing the damaged USS Liberty to limp to safety. The narrator cites interviews with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Thomas Moore, other admirals, and the head JAG officer of the Navy who allegedly was ordered to falsify reports and cover up what happened. An Israeli pilot is said to have publicly stated that he refused three times, over radio, to attack the ship, noting it was an American ship in international waters, but he was ordered to engage under threat of court-martial. The summary concludes with the claim that Johnson had personal control over the operation, positioning the ship in the Mediterranean and making a backroom deal with Israel to attack it and blame Egypt, aiming to draw the US into war and take over the Middle East. The captain and crew were allegedly told they would face life in prison or death if they disclosed what happened. Captain William L. McGonagall is said to have received the Congressional Medal of Honor in secret and was instructed not to reveal it.

The speaker recounts an encounter with high-ranking naval officers during an incident investigation. They were boarded by Captain Ward Boston and Admiral Isaac Kidd. The admiral “came in through the stars on his on the table,” a striking image of his presence, and he spoke to them as if he were a father figure, saying, “talk to me just like I'm your dad.” The speaker describes it as a great relief, feeling reassured by the admiral’s demeanor. The group shared their account in detail, telling the admiral exactly what they saw and believed. They described torpedoes and torpedo boats being shot up, and they mentioned Dave Palm dropping on their slip ships, among other specific observations. The admiral appeared to understand the situation, looking at the speaker and acknowledging that he “could see that he knew it.” This acknowledgment seemed to convey that the admiral grasped the gravity of what had occurred. After listening, the admiral spoke again, delivering a stern warning. He put his “best stars back on me” and said, “listen. Don’t you ever breathe a word to anybody about that.” The warning emphasized severe consequences for disclosure, with the speaker noting that “you many of the guys got fines, but I they they told me fines, imprisonment, or worse.” The exchange underscored the sensitivity and potential repercussions of discussing the events, even as the officers appeared to understand and validate their observations.

The speaker states that the attack on Liberty was not a pure case of mistaken identity and was not pure error. They argue that it’s time for the state of Israel and the United States government to provide the crew members of the Liberty and the American people with the facts of what happened and why it came about that the Liberty was their child thirty years ago to ready.

I served on the USS Liberty in 1967 when it was attacked by Israeli forces. 34 crewmen died, 171 were wounded. I believe the attack was planned, not accidental. The Israelis strafed us with jets and torpedo boats. Our ship had 50 caliber machine guns, but many men were killed. The torpedo hit the communication spaces. I think Israel and our government knew about the attack. I remember the fallen crewmen every Memorial Day.