Book Seeks Answers to 1967 Israeli Attack On U.S. Spy Ship

Miami Herald ^ | July 14, 2002 | Elinor Brecher

[NoLongerLurker]

I agree that the attack was deliberate. The Liberty was clearly identified by its flag and its numbering.

However, I also agree with the thesis that the Liberty was originating data on the Israeli army's order of battle and that this was getting to the Egyptians. And that when the Liberty wouldn't leave when asked, the Israelis attacked it and disabled it (they could easily have put a couple more torpedoes into it). The "proof" is that 20 minutes after the attack, the Egyptians reversed themselves in the UN and started suing for peace. They had lost their last hope for some success in the war.

[dennisw]

Only you know and I know. I would vote for GW again in a heartbeat.

[quietolong]

Most people would go with the 3rd option:

3. It was an intentional act.

After reading some of your replies. It look like your for #3 also.

[meema]

Perhaps I shpould have been more inclusive in my disgust: LBJ, our hero, is the one who ordered our ships pulled back....and to stop our naval/air rescue of the Liberty.
The CIA and the Liberty were doing their jobs...for US.
And Israel was quite aware that we were there.