USS Liberty Incident

The USS Liberty incident occurred on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, when Israel mistakenly attacked the U.S. spy ship USS Liberty in Egyptian waters. Israeli forces strafed and torpedoed the ship, killing 34 crew members and injuring over 70. Israel claimed it was a tragic mistake caused by misidentification amid war chaos, while some believe it was an intentional attack. The U.S. conducted investigations, ultimately accepting Israel's explanation, but the incident remains controversial, raising questions about military miscommunication, intelligence, and diplomatic relations during that tense period.