Image 1: The USS Liberty after the attack 

Image 2: Survivors of the attack being given medical aid

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Elliot Elkin 

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On June 8th, 1967 a US Navy intelligence ship called the USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli air and naval forces while operating in international waters off the coast of Egypt. This event resulted in an international incident that has since redefined America’s international relationships and the way it deploys troops around the world.