Rep. Thomas Massie Files Resolution to Honor Victims of USS Liberty Incident

Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) submitted a resolution on July 1, 2026, to honor the 34 Americans who died during the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty by Israeli forces. The incident occurred on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, when the USS Liberty, an American naval intelligence ship, was struck by Israeli torpedoes and aircraft, resulting in 34 fatalities and 170 injuries. The Israeli government later described the attack as a 'tragic error' and expressed regret. Massie's resolution references statements from military officials questioning whether the attack was a case of mistaken identity. He has called for the declassification of all related documents and emphasized the need for closure for the survivors of the incident. This resolution follows Massie's recent criticism of U.S. military aid to Israel, which he attempted to address in a separate measure that was blocked by the House.