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By Jack Hunter, The American Conservative, June 14, 2026
Jack Hunter is the former political editor of Rare.us. Jack has written regularly for the Washington Examiner, The Daily Caller, Spectator USA, Responsible Statecraft and has appeared in Politico Magazine and The Daily Beast. Hunter is the co-author of the The Tea Party Goes to Washington by Sen. Rand Paul.
Nearly 60 years ago, Israel attacked the U.S. Navy ship. Finally, a congressman has paid tribute to the victims and survivors.
On June 8, 1967, the American Navy’s ship the USS Liberty was attacked by Israel, killing 34 and wounding at least 171.
On June 8, 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said, on the House floor,
It’s my great honor, maybe one of the biggest honors of my lifetime, to stand here on the floor and do something that’s 59 years overdue, to recognize the survivors and those who gave their lives on the USS Liberty 59 years ago today, when they were viciously attacked by IDF [Israel Defense Force] jets and also after that by torpedo boats.
