The Attack on the USS Liberty, 55 Years Later

Authors

Raouf J. Halaby Professor Emeritus, Ouachita Baptist University, Department of Visual Arts and EnglishFollow

Department

Art

Document Type

Editorial

Publication Date

6-8-2022

Abstract

Fifty-five years ago today Israeli fighter jets and gun boats attacked the unarmed USS Liberty ship off the Egyptian coast and hoped to pin the assault on Egypt.

Thirty-four American sailors were killed and 171 were wounded, many with lifelong burns and traumas that lingered for years.

In a shameful response, the US Government and the Pentagon colluded in perhaps the most disgraceful coverup involving the brutal murder of American servicemen.

Publication Title

CounterPunch

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Recommended Citation

Halaby, Raouf J. Professor Emeritus, "The Attack on the USS Liberty, 55 Years Later" (2022). Articles. 348.
https://scholarlycommons.obu.edu/articles/348