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The discussion goes back to 1967 to explain why the current news topic matters. Speaker 1 references Congressman Massey’s measure and says it should be investigated by Congress, implying it should have been done much earlier. Speaker 0 says that the matter should have been investigated 59 years ago, while noting that Israel claims the incident involved mistaken identity. Speaker 0 states that Admiral Isaac Kidd’s Board of Inquiry accepted the claim under orders by the JAS administration. Speaker 0 then describes the inquiry’s view that the attack involved violations of international law intended to prevent such a “so-called accident,” including the use of unmarked aircraft and “jamming or distrust frequencies,” which Speaker 0 ties to a historical irony involving Nazi wolf packs machine-gunning life rafts of refugees in World War II. Speaker 1 challenges the “mistaken identity” explanation by emphasizing the timeline: Speaker 1 says the Israelis “strapped the ship,” bombed it, and “hit 90,” which Speaker 1 equates to about 90 minutes—described as an hour and a half. Speaker 1 argues that 90 minutes does not sound like confusion for “a couple of minutes” leading to a few missiles being fired. Speaker 1 asks whether the vessel was flying the American flag or hiding it. Speaker 0 responds that the American flag had been shot down in the early air raid. Speaker 0 says Joe Meadors, the signalman, raised the flag again, and that it was shot down a second time, with the flagstaff destroyed. Speaker 0 adds that after that, Meadors retrieved the “holiday flag,” described as the largest flag aboard ship, and ran it up on the port signal arm.

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.

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.

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.

In June 1967, the USS Liberty—an unarmed U.S. signals intelligence ship—was attacked while U.S. attention was focused on Vietnam. The ship had been struck by torpedoes and later by aircraft and boats, killing crew members and destroying or disabling sensitive electronic intelligence equipment. All personnel in one working space died except one survivor, while many others were killed or injured. The Liberty was known to the attackers, and survivors and veterans describe the attack as deliberate and deliberate actions as part of an effort to prevent the ship from restoring communications. The Liberty’s mission was to listen to electronic communications and send intelligence to the NSA. The ship’s deck held multiple antennas and it had communications analysts and translators. It operated under NSA control outside Washington and could monitor radio broadcasts across many frequencies. After Israel began the Six-Day War on June 5, 1967, the Liberty was ordered to head toward the Middle East, reportedly to monitor the rapidly worsening Arab-Israeli situation. Approaching the Sinai during the war, the crew repeatedly saw Israeli aircraft circling and believed that the ship was being recognized as American. On June 8, 1967, in clear visibility, officers on the bridge spotted three Mirage jets that approached at attack attitude. The jets fired rockets and missiles; portholes were blown out and the ship’s transmitting antennas were taken out. Decks were shredded; SOS attempts failed as frequencies were jammed. After the air attack, the Liberty was also attacked by napalm on the deck. Survivors reported an apparent intent to disable communications and keep personnel off deck. Following the air attack, the Liberty moved to the sea under orders it received and then encountered torpedo boat attacks. Men in the engine room expected the torpedoes to open the boiler and cause instant death. Torpedoes were repeatedly sighted as they approached, with one torpedo striking, lifting the ship and causing it to list. A survivor described surviving with burns, hearing damage, and the deaths of many men within a short distance. The Liberty’s SOS was picked up by the American Sixth Fleet about 500 miles away off Crete. Retaliation was ordered: nuclear-armed A-4 bombers were readied and aircraft were brought forward, with Cairo reportedly threatened. A subsequent recall occurred after messages passed to Washington and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara issued direct instructions to recall ready aircraft. The account includes disagreement about whether help could be sent and whether aircraft were launched and then recalled, describing a near-nuclear strike that was averted. Meanwhile, the Liberty was still being attacked by Israeli torpedo boats, including machine-gunning of areas connected to survivors’ attempts to reach life rafts. Survivors describe abandon-ship preparations and seeing torpedo boats methodically machine-gun a life raft that floated back. After the attack, diplomatic and political responses formed a pattern of acceptance of Israel’s explanation. An American embassy report to Washington stated the ship had been attacked in error. President Johnson was described as furious for the first 24 hours and personally inclined toward viewing the attack as intended, with records indicating belief that it was deliberate. Officially, however, Israel’s apologies and mistaken-identity explanation were accepted publicly, and the response was shaped by pressure not to escalate. Multiple accounts attribute parts of the event to misidentification and reconnaissance confusion, including claims that Israeli reconnaissance had identified the Liberty earlier in the day and that the ship was placed on Israeli maps, followed by later claims that it was erased. Israel’s account described errors involving radar speed interpretation and confusion between the Liberty and the Egyptian transport El Khuzair. Other testimony and claims in the transcript describe the attackers having specific orders to attack and proceeding even after questioning, with communications indicating an instruction to proceed with the attack after the aircraft was identified as American. A U.S. inquiry in Malta was led by Admiral Isaac Kidd, and sailors described the steering of the inquiry and restrictions on communication. One survivor stated his testimony about the captain’s condition, armor-piercing projectiles, and machine-gunning of life rafts was not recorded as expected. A separate review of the inquiry’s findings was said to have failed to support Kidd’s conclusions that the attack was in error. The transcript also states that the U.S. Navy refused to comment for decades and that secrecy and sworn silence were used. Survivors say the injury and death toll included 34 dead and multiple injured, with bodies removed only after the Liberty reached Malta and the dock was drained to reveal the full destruction. One survivor described the later burial of Alan Blue, the NSA linguist sent suddenly to join the ship after receiving orders. The transcript also includes claims about broader intelligence activity and a planned submarine-related operation involving a project described as “Cyanide,” allegedly connected to covert U.S.-Israeli efforts and discussed in secret committee minutes months before the war. This segment includes descriptions of alleged “disguised” reconnaissance efforts and sealed orders related to communications via submarine, alongside denials by those whose claims are discussed. In 1997, Captain William L. McGonigal broke his silence and called for Israel to acknowledge publicly that its armed forces had deliberately attacked the USS Liberty. The transcript includes additional comments that if the ship had sunk with all hands, blame would have fallen on Egypt and its Soviet backer, enabling U.S. intervention to support Israel. It states that McGonigal had received an open letter appeal to President Clinton shortly before his death. Overall, the transcript portrays the USS Liberty attack as a long-running controversy tied to military decisions, intelligence operations, and a secrecy-driven cover up, describing decades of campaigns by Liberty veterans for a full inquiry and justice, and asserting that official handling was shaped to protect relations with Israel and political interests within the United States.

The video discusses the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty by Israel, resulting in the deaths of 34 Americans. The attack was deliberate, with Israeli jets and boats targeting the ship despite its American markings. The Americans were jammed from calling for help, and the US government covered up the incident, labeling it as friendly fire. Survivors were threatened into silence, and the truth was suppressed for decades. The lack of repercussions for Israel's actions showed that America would tolerate almost anything from its ally.

The video discusses the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty by Israel, resulting in the deaths of 34 Americans. Despite clear identification, Israel deliberately targeted the ship, jammed its distress signals, and killed crew members trying to escape. The US government covered up the attack, with survivors threatened into silence. The incident highlighted Israel's belief that they could act without consequences from the US. The truth emerged years later, but justice was never served.

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.

I am the current president of the LVA, aiming to reveal the truth about the deliberate Israeli attack on the USS Liberty in 1967. The attack resulted in the deaths of 25 Americans and left many others wounded. The Moore Commission highlights the injustices by Israel that our government ignores. As a survivor of the attack, I urge America to reevaluate its relationship with Israel and acknowledge the atrocities committed against humanity and Palestine.

The speaker expresses frustration with the U.S.'s support for Israel, claiming that in the 1960s, Israel bombed the USS Liberty to conceal the killing of thousands of Palestinian children. They allege that Israel refers to Palestinians as goyim, cattle, dogs, or subhuman and keeps them in concentration camps, citing video evidence of mistreatment. The speaker believes that unwavering support for Israel will lead to nuclear war, asserting that Iran and Syria now possess nuclear weapons. They state that Israel's history of bombing other nations contributes to this risk. The speaker does not support the Palestinians either, describing them as hyped up and psychotic.

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.

I pay my respects to the survivors of the USS Liberty and those who believe that Israel was responsible for the attack. However, suggesting that Lyndon Baines Johnson manipulated Israel into attacking the ship for personal gain is insulting and contrary to the facts. Israeli pilots themselves questioned the order to attack the American ship, as seen in public radio transcripts. It is wrong to accuse Johnson of manipulation. Moving on, there have been instances of Israeli involvement in events like the Lavon Affair, the USS Liberty incident, and 9/11. These incidents show a pattern of false flag operations where American lives are sacrificed for Israel's benefit. Accusing Johnson of manipulation is disrespectful and unfounded.

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."

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."

"On the USS Liberty that everyone's so afraid to talk about, clearly targeted on purpose by a country we're supporting, Israel." "And it's somehow shameful to say that." "During the twelve day war, such as it was with Iran, The US and Israel versus Iran, bombing on all sides." "But there are a bunch of Israeli defense force officers in the Pentagon that week." "And during that week, ask anyone who works at the Pentagon, they enraged American Pentagon staff by just barging into meetings, giving orders, making demands, and nobody did anything about it." "The more you allow that kind of deeply unhealthy behavior, the more you're going to get." "Because of the weakness of our leaders, we have incited predators in a foreign country to take advantage of us." "Oh, that's such an anti Israel thing." "It's not anti Israel at all." "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.

The video discusses the attack on the USS Liberty, an American naval ship, by Israel in 1967. The ship was monitoring the war between Israel and Egypt when it was deliberately attacked by Israeli jets and torpedo boats. The crew tried to radio for help, but their transmissions were jammed. The attack resulted in the deaths of 34 American citizens and wounded 171 others. The American government covered up the incident, and the media referred to it as a friendly fire incident. The video raises questions about why Israel would attack an American ship and suggests that the attack may have been intended to be blamed on Egypt.

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 speakers claim the attack on their ship was not an accident, but a planned military operation by the Israelis. They assert the Israelis conducted reconnaissance missions beforehand, taking photographs to identify targets. According to the speakers, the attackers aimed to disable communication, sink the ship, and eliminate survivors. They say the aircraft were sent to make them incommunicado, torpedo boats to sink the ship, and helicopters to kill survivors. The speakers state the ship was clearly marked as American with flags and markings, and a pilot was recorded identifying it as such. They believe the attackers knew exactly what to hit, targeting specific personnel and using shrapnel to inflict maximum casualties.

In the exchange, the interviewer raises the question of why Ben labeled the 1967 USS Liberty attack as irrelevant to current Israeli-American relations, given that dozens of American servicemen were killed or wounded. Ben responds that focusing on a mistaken attack from 1967, and using it to define today’s Israel-U.S. relations, is irrelevant in the context of modern relations—comparing it to citing World War II or 1776 to define present ties with Britain or Germany. He acknowledges the attack was horrible and tragic for those involved, notes that the Israeli government paid reparations, and asserts that the actual naval record shows it was a mistaken attack. The interviewer presses for accountability, noting that the American flag was flying on the USS Liberty, which would seem to preclude misidentification. Ben reiterates the broader context: people who cite the Liberty often are not discussing the specifics of the incident, but are using it to suggest that Israel deliberately attacked an American ship to harm the United States. He questions whether that is the interviewer’s point and emphasizes a broader agenda. The interviewer insists on accountability and asks why the incident should be irrelevant to today’s relations. Ben maintains that the issue is not central to assessing current U.S.-Israel relations, arguing that the attack should be considered within its own time, and that today’s relations are shaped by a wide range of factors. He notes that there were multiple naval investigations, and that the Navy records show the Liberty was off its usual path, and that at the time, Israeli forces mistook it for an Egyptian ship while Mirage aircraft were deployed by the Israeli military. In the initial attack, the American flag was knocked down, and the assault continued for about ninety minutes; once the pilots realized it was an American ship, they reportedly called off the attack and sent a ship to assist the USS Liberty. The interviewer acknowledges that there have been various incidents and persistent concerns, but maintains that the question concerns American interests. Ben maintains his position that the broader agenda is central to the line of questioning, and questions the relevance of a six-decade-old attack as the number one issue in assessing current U.S.-Israel relations. The interviewer suggests that the audience includes people alive at the time, implying lasting relevance, while Ben calls for focusing on current relations rather than an old incident, noting the existence of a wide variety of historical contexts in 1967. The conversation ends with Ben indicating he will move to another point, signaling the interviewer is not addressing his core question.

The speaker expresses concerns about American aircraft carriers, referencing the USS Liberty and the Israeli government. They mention “allegedly, the Israeli Air Force jet fighter aircraft… they did end up paying out the American government.” The speaker worries about a false flag operation: “a missile comes out of Gaza… hits one of our aircraft carriers, but it was actually Israeli missile.” They say, “we should get out of there.” In response, they remark, “It doesn’t matter where the missile comes from,” and then react, “that’s weird, Holy shit.”

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.