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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. The attack killed 34 and injured 172 of the crew. The ship was clearly marked as American, and the Israelis knew its identity. Real-time audio proves Israeli commanders knew they were attacking an American ship. The attack was followed by a cover-up. The US government considered sinking the Liberty. Survivors claim their distress signals were jammed and life rafts were fired upon. The US Navy inquiry was rushed and ignored key evidence. The Israelis claimed it was a mistake, but the Israeli ambassador in Washington argued Israel was guilty and should own up. President Lyndon Johnson, initially angered, softened his stance after Israel offered political support regarding Vietnam and access to captured Russian missiles. The US government then suppressed information about the attack. The Liberty was repaired and sold for scrap. Compensation was paid to victims, but many felt it was inadequate. The US and Israel grew closer, with increased aid and intelligence sharing. Some believe the attack was intentional, designed to allow Israel to seize the Golan Heights without US interference.

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.

I pay my respects to USS Liberty survivors and those who believe Israel was behind the attack. While I don't defend Lyndon B. Johnson, suggesting he manipulated Israel for personal gain is insulting. Israeli pilots questioned the attack on the American ship. Israel's involvement in events like the Lavon Affair, USS Liberty, and 9/11 is concerning. It was a joint operation with US and Israeli agents. Israel continues to use false flag operations, sacrificing American lives for their wars. Blaming Johnson for manipulating Israel is disgusting and borderline treasonous. No serious historian would support this claim.

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.

After the Suez crisis, Israel was determined to acquire nuclear weapons. They obtained highly enriched uranium from the US through the Nuclear Materials and Equipment Corporation (NuMeck). The US government was aware of the theft but took limited action due to conflicts of interest and the desire to promote nuclear business. The CIA suspected Israel had nuclear capabilities and sent agents to collect samples near the Dimona nuclear facility. They found highly enriched uranium, which was traced back to the US naval nuclear program. The CIA's findings were alarming, but President Lyndon B. Johnson wanted to suppress the information. Johnson had connections to Zionist organizations and was involved in an affair with an Ergun terrorist.

After the Suez crisis, Israel aimed to "seal the bomb." Newmek, owned the Apollo uranium plant, supplied uranium to the Nautilus program. A Newmek employee claimed some was hidden in food irradiator trucks, then sent to Israel on ZIM ships. The Atomic Energy Commission realized Newmek was losing a high percentage of weapons-grade uranium but didn't want to crack down due to promoting "Atoms for Peace." The FBI found the owner, Zaman Shapiro, a national security risk due to his travels to Israel and contact with intelligence operatives, but the AEC wouldn't pull his clearances. Later, the CIA's Carl Duckett said uranium was stolen from the US and given to Israel. In the late 1960s, the CIA suspected Israel had the bomb but needed confirmation. The CIA station chief collected samples near Dimona and found highly enriched uranium with a signature proving it came from the US naval nuclear program (97.7% enrichment), the type processed by Newmek. Richard Helms told Carl Duckett not to publish his report and to go directly to the president. LBJ ordered Duckett to tell no one. Newmek was run by figures connected to Zionist organizations, and LBJ had ties to these groups. LBJ was also allegedly having an affair with an Ergun terrorist.

Israel purposefully attacked the USS Liberty, killing 34 Americans in 1967. Despite clear identification as American, Israel fired rockets, jammed signals, and torpedoed the ship. The US did little in response, covering up the incident to protect Israel's image. Johnson faced pressure but ultimately increased aid to Israel and signed a secret intelligence treaty. The attack was labeled a mistake, and Israel faced no consequences.

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.

06/08/1967, the height of the six day war. The USS Liberty, an American spy ship, was attacked by Israeli jets and torpedo boats off Egypt; badly damaged, two thirds of its crew were dead or wounded. The Israeli government and The US naval attache dropped a brown paper sack on the deck in the fore part of the ship, weighted down with an orange, had a business card in it. It landed right next to the severed leg of one of the deck personnel. And the note said, do you have cashless? The attack instantly triggered a domestic political crisis; one solution suggested in American government circles was to sink the Liberty so journalists could not photograph it and inflame public opinion against the Israelis. The NSA rejected this idea with an impolite comment. The planes that they said they were sending to us never arrived. The next day, American ships arrived to take the injured and the dead off the Liberty. Back in Washington, the government ensured there was little information for the press while politics went on behind closed doors.

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.

They claim they were deliberately sent there and that all the ships were going one way, with them being the only ones going that way. They assert Ashkel, LBJ, and their cronies formed a tight group and said, “let's sink” and “let's get this going.” They further claim the attack was probably planned a year in advance to sink that ship and blame it on the Arab states.

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."

Some individuals expressed being "sick and tired" of Jews pushing for war against Muslim countries, claiming they have too much power and are willing to spend American blood and treasure to get their way. One person stated that Americans should be able to discuss US policy toward Israel, and whether they want to be involved in fighting Israel's wars. They added that Israel is of no particular strategic worth to the US, has no resources the US needs, and their association is a negative for the US. The bombing of the USS Liberty, which killed 34 and injured over 170 American crewmen, was also discussed. Some believe the attack was intentional, not an accident, and that Israel covered it up. One person claimed the Israelis massacred Egyptian prisoners of war because they wanted to move troops to the Syrian border and couldn't handle the prisoners. It's perceived that the USS Liberty was attacked because the Israelis thought the ship was intercepting information about the massacre. Jets launched from the USS Saratoga to aid the Liberty were recalled by McNamara and President Johnson, allegedly because Israel has too much money and controlling interests in the US government.

The Rainyman tried to call for help, but all US frequencies were jammed by Israel. The 6th Fleet was ordered not to aid the ship under White House orders. Fighter bombers dropped napalm, torpedo boats attacked, and a torpedo hit the ship. Despite being damaged, the crew managed to keep the ship afloat. The attack was covered up to secure the Jewish vote. Survivors were threatened not to speak about the attack. The order to attack came from Defense Minister Dayan, but was later halted by an IDF admiral when the ship refused to sink. Israel's war plans included seizing Syrian territory.

Many of President Johnson's advisors were pro-Israel and reported to Tel Aviv using code names. "Hamlet" was Abe Feinberg, a major Democratic fundraiser. "Minachet" was Arthur Goldberg, the US ambassador to the UN, who warned Tel Aviv about a tape revealing Israeli pilots knew they were attacking an American ship. "Harare" was David Ginsberg, and "Ilan" was Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas. Johnson leaked to Newsweek that the Israelis attacked, alarming the Israeli embassy, who considered it a "blood libel." Declassified Israeli documents show plans to threaten Johnson with accusations of antisemitism to end his career. The Israeli government hired lawyers to pressure media outlets. After the USS Liberty incident, American aid to Israel increased fourfold, and Johnson agreed to a top-secret intelligence-sharing treaty, "Stone Ruby." Israel concealed its plan to seize the Golan Heights. Families of the victims received compensation, with the US initially proposing no payment for children under five. George Ball noted that the US's failure to punish Israel emboldened them.

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.

"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."

On June 8, 1967, during the Six Day War, the USS Liberty was attacked by Israel, who allegedly tried to sink the ship and murder the 294 American crew members. Three unmarked Israeli fighter jets struck the ship with cannons and rockets, after which two fighter bombers dropped napalm. The radio men tried to call for help, but all US frequencies were jammed. The sixth fleet had White House orders not to launch aircraft to aid them. Three torpedo boats strafed the ship and launched torpedoes, one of which hit. The captain prepared to abandon ship, but then decided against it. Three life rafts were machine gunned by the motor torpedo boats. The Navy told the Liberty survivors never to talk about the attack or face a $10,000 fine and/or ten years imprisonment. The order came from Mayesh Dian. An IDF Navy admiral gave the order to stop the attack when the ship refused to sink. Israel's war plans included taking Syrian territory, the Golan Heights. By June 8, the IDF had captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza, and the Sinai.

Some callers expressed concerns about Jewish influence pushing the US into wars against Muslim countries, suggesting Israel holds undue power. One caller stated Americans should be able to discuss US policy toward Israel, and whether they want to fight Israel's wars. He added that Israel is strategically worthless to the US and their association is a negative. Callers discussed the USS Liberty incident, where an American intelligence ship was attacked by Israeli forces in 1967, resulting in 34 deaths and 170 injuries. Survivors claim Israel was aware they were attacking an American ship, disputing claims of mistaken identity. Some believe the attack was intentional, possibly to conceal the massacre of Egyptian prisoners of war. It's claimed that US aircraft launched to aid the Liberty were recalled by McNamara and President Johnson, allegedly due to Israel's controlling influence in the US government.

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.

In 1967, at the start of the Six Day War, the USS Liberty was sent to international waters off Gaza to monitor Israel's attack on Arab states. The IDF identified the ship as American, but Israeli Mirage fighters attacked with rockets, machine guns, and napalm, followed by French-built Maestar jets. The Liberty's distress calls were jammed, but a message got through to the USS America. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara ordered the rescuing jets to return, later claiming they carried nuclear weapons. Israeli attack boats then torpedoed the Liberty and fired on life rafts. A Soviet destroyer responded before the US Navy, and the Liberty declined its aid. Thirty-four Americans died and 174 were injured. Survivors were told not to discuss the attack. Israel then invaded Syria. The Navy issued a report exonerating Israel, calling the attack an accident, and McNamara suggested forgetting the affair. A recording, made by the Israeli military during the assault, allegedly proves that Israeli commanders knew they were attacking an American ship. A survivor believes the attack was planned and that the US government knows it too.

The USS Liberty Veterans Association offers $10,000 to anyone who can prove the USS Liberty investigation was proper, maintaining the ship was deliberately attacked. Dean Rusk, Secretary of State at the time, stated he never accepted Israel's explanation. American Legion Resolution 40 noted CIA reports from June 1967 stated Israeli forces knew what flag the Liberty was flying. According to the resolution, Moshe Dayan said he ordered the attack over objections, with one official calling it "pure murder." CIA Director Richard Elves stated in 1984 that everything possible was done to hide the attack's enormity from the American public, and there was no doubt Israelis knew what they were doing. NSA Director Lt. General Marshall Carter recalled stating in 1967 that the attack was deliberate. Captain Ward Boston Jr., legal counsel for the 1967 Navy Court of Inquiry, stated under oath that President Lyndon Johnson ordered the court to conclude it was a case of mistaken identity. A 2003 independent commission of inquiry found compelling evidence the attack was a deliberate attempt to destroy the ship and that the White House covered up the facts.

Lyndon Baines Johnson's presidency emerged from the controversial circumstances surrounding JFK's assassination. Before his death, JFK insisted that AIPAC register as a foreign agent, a demand that was ignored. He also had undisclosed conflicts with Israeli Prime Minister Ben Gurion, which remain classified. Notably, Muammar Gaddafi, before his own death, called for an investigation into JFK's assassination, suggesting it was linked to JFK's opposition to nuclear armament in Israel. The alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, claimed he was innocent before being killed by Jacob Rubinstein, who Gaddafi suggested might have Israeli ties. Johnson, unlike JFK, was a staunch ally of Israel, famously stating he would prioritize Israel's interests over American lives.