US congressman demands probe into Israel's 1967 attack on USS Liberty

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: United States
PoliticsWorld / International

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has urged the United States to reopen its investigation into the 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty, which killed 34 service members and wounded 171. On the 59th anniversary, Massie delivered a House floor speech in the presence of survivors, challenging the official narrative of a 'friendly fire' accident. He called for a probe and a resolution honoring the victims, amid growing US public opposition to Israel following the war in Gaza and against Iran.

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