Events tagged with "spy ship"

Historical Events tagged with "spy ship"

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Military & Warfare

USS Liberty Incident During Six-Day War

June 8th, 1967 57 years ago

A United States Navy spy ship, USS Liberty, was attacked by Israeli aircraft and boats in the Mediterranean Sea during the Six-Day War. The assault lasted for several hours, resulting in significant casualties and damage to the ship. Israel later claimed it was a case of mistaken identity, while the U.S. government called for an investigation into the incident which strained U.S.-Israeli relations.