‘Need Immediate Assistance’: That Time Israel Accidentally Attacked a U.S. Navy Ship

‘Need Immediate Assistance’: That Time Israel Accidentally Attacked a U.S. Navy Ship

Key Points and Summary – On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, Israeli forces attacked the U.S. Navy spy ship USS Liberty, killing 34 Americans and wounding 171. Officially, both Israel and the U.S. concluded the attack was a tragic case of mistaken identity. However, this remains one of the most contested incidents in U.S. naval history. Kfir Fighter from USS Intrepid. Image taken on September 18, 2025. National Security Journal Image. -Many…