Massie enters resolution to honor 34 killed in 1967 USS Liberty incident
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) filed a resolution Tuesday to honor the 34 Americans killed in a 1967 Israeli attack on a U.S. Navy ship that was ruled an accident by both governments, marking the latest move from Massie criticizing Israel.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie filed a resolution to honor 34 Americans killed in a 1967 Israeli attack on the USS Liberty.
- The attack occurred during the Six-Day War, and Israel apologized, calling it a "tragic error."
- The CIA also concluded the attack was accidental, though some questioned this finding.
- Massie wants the President to declassify all files related to the incident.
- He stated the resolution is "59 years overdue" and aims to provide closure and justice for survivors.
- This is Massie's latest action against the Israeli government, following a failed measure to cancel military aid.