On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, the USS Liberty, an American intelligence ship, was attacked by Israeli air and naval forces. The assault lasted over an hour, killing 34 Americans and injuring over 170. Israel later stated it was a case of mistaken identity, believing the ship was Egyptian, and issued an apology. However, surviving crew members argue the attack was deliberate, citing: -The ship was flying a large U.S. flag in clear weather. -Israeli aircraft had performed multiple reconnaissance flyovers earlier in the day. -The attack involved jamming U.S. Navy radio frequencies, indicating prior knowledge of the target. -Lifeboats were reportedly targeted, a violation of international law.