The Text below is from [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)], [Extensions of Remarks], [Pages E1886-E1889] Findings of the Independent Commission of Inquiry Into the Israeli Attack on the USS ``LIBERTY,'' the Recall of Military Rescue Support Aircraft While the Ship Was Under Attack, and the Subsequent Cover-Up by the United States Government We, the undersigned, having undertaken an independent investigation of Israel's attack on the USS Liberty, including eyewitness testimony from surviving crewmembers, a review of naval and other official records, an examination of official statements by the Israeli and American governments, a study of the conclusions of all previous official inquiries, and a consideration of important new evidence and recent statements from individuals having direct knowledge of the attack or the cover up, hereby find the following: 1. That on June 8, 1967, after eight hours of aerial surveillance, Israel launched a two-hour air and naval attack against the USS Liberty, the world's most sophisticated intelligence ship, inflicting 34 dead and 172 wounded American servicemen (a casualty rate of seventy percent, in a crew of 294); 2. That the Israeli air attack lasted approximately 25 minutes, during which time unmarked Israeli aircraft dropped napalm canisters on the Liberty's bridge, and fired 30mm cannons and rockets into our ship, causing 821 holes, more than 100 of which were rocket-size; survivors estimate 30 or more sorties were flown over the ship by a minimum of 12 attacking Israeli planes which were jamming all five American emergency radio channels; 3. That the torpedo boat attack involved not only the firing of torpedoes, but the machine-gunning of the Liberty's firefighters and stretcher-bearers as they struggled to save their ship and crew; the Israeli torpedo boats later returned to machine-gun at close range three of the Liberty's life rafts that had been lowered into the water by survivors to rescue the most seriously wounded; 4. That there is compelling evidence that Israel's attack was a deliberate attempt to destroy an American ship and kill her entire crew; evidence of such intent is supported by statements from Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Undersecretary of State George Ball, former CIA director Richard Helms, former NSA directors Lieutenant General William Odom, USA (Ret.), Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, USN (Ret.), and Marshal Carter; former NSA deputy directors Oliver Kirby and Major General John Morrison, USAF (Ret.); and former Ambassador Dwight Porter, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon in 1967; 5. That in attacking the USS Liberty, Israel committed acts of murder against American servicemen and an act of war against the United States; 6. That fearing conflict with Israel, the White House deliberately prevented the U.S. Navy from coming to the defense of the Liberty by recalling Sixth Fleet military rescue support while the ship was under attack; evidence of the recall of rescue aircraft is supported by statements of Captain Joe Tully, Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga, and Rear Admiral Lawrence Geis, the Sixth Fleet carrier division commander, at the time of the attack; never before in American naval history has a rescue mission been cancelled when an American ship was under attack; 7. That although the Liberty was saved from almost certain destruction through the heroic efforts of the ship's Captain, William L. McGonagle (MOH), and his brave crew, surviving crewmembers were later threatened with ``court-martial, imprisonment or worse'' if they exposed the truth; and were abandoned by their own government; 8. That due to the influence of Israel's powerful supporters in the United States, the White House deliberately covered up the facts of this attack from the American people; 9. That due to continuing pressure by the pro-Israel lobby in the United States, this attack remains the only serious naval incident that has never been thoroughly investigated by Congress; to this day, no surviving crewmember has been permitted to officially and publicly testify about the attack; 10. That there has been an official cover-up without precedent in American naval history; the existence of such a cover-up is now supported by statements of Rear Admiral Merlin Staring, USN (Ret.), former Judge Advocate General of the Navy; and Captain Ward Boston, USN, (Ret.), the chief counsel to the Navy's 1967 Court of Inquiry of the Liberty attack; 11. That the truth about Israel's attack and subsequent White House cover-up continues to be officially concealed from the American people to the present day and is a national disgrace; 12. That a danger to our national security exists whenever our elected officials are willing to subordinate American interests to those of any foreign nation, and specifically are unwilling to challenge Israel's interests when they conflict with American interests; this policy, evidenced by the failure to defend the USS Liberty and the subsequent official cover-up of the Israeli attack, endangers the safety of Americans and the security of the United States. Whereupon, we, the undersigned, in order to fulfill our duty to the brave crew of the USS Liberty and to all Americans who are asked to serve in our Armed Forces, hereby call upon the Department of the Navy, the Congress of the United States and the American people to immediately take the following actions: First, That a new Court of Inquiry be convened by the Department of the Navy, operating with Congressional oversight, to take public testimony from surviving crewmembers; and to thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the attack on the USS Liberty, with full cooperation from the National Security Agency, the Central Intelligence Agency and the military intelligence services, and to determine Israel's possible motive in launching said attack on a U.S. naval vessel; Second, That every appropriate committee of the Congress of the United States investigate the actions of the White House and Defense Department that prevented the rescue of the USS Liberty, thereafter threatened her surviving officers and men if they exposed the truth, and covered up the true circumstances of the attack from the American people; and Third, That the eighth day of June of every year be proclaimed to be hereafter known as USS Liberty Remembrance Day, in order to commemorate the Liberty's heroic crew; and to educate the American people of the danger to our national security inherent in any passionate attachment of our elected officials for any foreign nation. Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff- General of Marines Raymond G. Davis (MOH), former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps- Rear Admiral Merlin Staring, former Judge Advocate General of the Navy-- Ambassador James Akins, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia--
So the media twists the news with their acceptance of any zionist source and choice of vocabulary describing what they report. Stop buying or turning them on the TV.
@@adinahaun6001 I grew up in NYC (the largest population of Jews outside Israel) I was taught to respect Israel. But with their true nature revealed, I can no longer support it.
How about being 70 and listen to the legacy liars as a United States Marine in Vietnam. I served my country there and condoned too. Today, the politics and lies are the same.
If Israel wanted genocide it could have been accomplished by Oct 10, 2023. And if Israel dishonored the families of the victims requests not to publish the videos that hamas took on Oct 7, there would have been very little condemnation.
@@charlessmith-vh9cwthis war did not start on October 7th . Israel has been killing Palestinians every year for decades , you should know this . THIS Israel is a curse on the good Jewish people of the world. NOT IN MY NAME AND IFAMERICANSKNEW
@@charlessmith-vh9cw 1. HANNIBAL DIRECTIVE, 2. This is absolutely a Genocide, 3. Your voicing BS propaganda from the Hasbara dept shows how much BS propaganda you have swallowed, 4. You can easily match comments and actions or the rogue European government of Germany in the 1930's and 40's to the comments made by current day rogue government in Isr43l with their rhetoric and accusations and dehumanising speech, 5. The pathetic claim that everyone is a human shield is equally ridiculous. 🤬 Lastly you clearly have not listened to anything any of the guests on this show have to say , especially Max Blumenthal. P.S. If everything that is happening to the Palestinians was happening to Jews. Would it be OK? The obvious answer is NO. If it cannot happen to Jews because that would be wrong Then it cannot happen to anyone because we are all human.
I understand. I have all I can do just to turn my phone down and listen to them because I want to know what they're saying but I can't look at their faces it makes me sick!
Quite literally given the IDF threw a boy in an oven in Lebanon in 1982 and forced his father and other customers to stand there and watch. The IDF stabbed a pregnant Lebanese woman in the stomach repeatedly. These are two incidents logged in the UN's own files and no main journalists even bothered to notice these details.
It’s just after 7am in Lebanon where I reside. I am taking my morning walk while listening to this, while an Israeli drone flies over my head just like every morning. I have intrusive thoughts of, will they target me while I walk because they must have access to my phone and know what’s playing on my phone. That is the example of how they are the terrorists of our time. I, a 41 year old woman, mother of 3, is taking her morning walk in fear that she might be targeted because it’s Israel and why not? That is also an example of our resistance, that though my knees may shake, I will still put my sneakers on and take my walk. I thank you for speaking truth to power. Must respect.
Wednesday morning in Malaysia now. This is my first lesson on geopolitic for today. I am listening Max Blu discussing with Judge Napolitano on Israel's abuses of foreign reporters. Max is exposing Israel's brutality on the citizens of Gaza. Thank you Max for sharing the truth with us.
It’s hard not to suspect that Jeremy’s detainment was a planned message for the Grayzone. I hope they don’t let up. Anya, Max, Aaron, Liam, Jeremy… they’re all still young, attractive, and have appealing, American-Apple-Pie features. Plus those with Jewish heritage, and Gabor being Aaron’s dad, gives even greater legitimacy to their investigations. Their combined reporting makes the Grayzone team a powerful weapon. Empire knows this. Keep it up! Stay safe! ✨🙏✨
max is a hero beyond words. i fear for his life. i have watched him grow in stature, in eloquence, and as a courageous speaker of the truth. he has shamed the mainstream puppets more forcefully than anyone, and always with complete documentation. he is our greatest young journalist. free palestine.
I don't know what's more impressive: Max's reporting or that he is married to Anya Parampil! Either way, Max is great. Thanks for great independent journalism! 🆓 Jeremy Lafredo! 💯👏 🙏
Thank you to our host Judge Napolitano and guest of stature Max Blumenthal. Amazing so youthful and filled to the brim with wisdom. Must be a Penn graduate
Because of zion approved censorship, I'm very limited in what I can post here, but I'll do my best. I am so disgusted by my country and my government, I have no words. I am saddened, but at the same time there are glimmers of hope that I get when the truth is exposed by people like Max Blumenthal and Jude Napolitano, whom I get most of my news. Thank you Max, and thank you Judge for your service to the world. BTW, F Pelosi and the Dems
I can't applaud you enough Judge for having such esteemed guests like the great Max Blumenthal and his Gray Zone luminaries. We really get to appreciate what good journalism is all about.
Selam alekum . May god bless both of you and those most dearest to you. I am not blind to the risks you take when you take this position and speak out. I respect you and appreciate your work. Thank you. ❤
Yes in this case when it comes to this issue we ARE the baddies NOT the GAZANS or the Syrians or the Jordanians or even the the Iranians INHO Israel started Irans involvement by dropping a drone on their Diplomatic Embassy in Syria.
We aren't. It is the corrupt and horrible leaders we thought good, we have been propagandized and not told truths . It is coming to the world now thru internet we can finally hear the real truth with videos like this. Stop voting and start action against this deep state.
I first became aware of, and started listening to Max, way back when he released the MASTERPIECE video documenting the plight of African refugees seeking shelter from their plight, and were swiftly relegated to permanent confinement in the worlds largest detention camp, remotely located deep in the desert. I have followed Max, Aaron, Anya, and the entire GrayZone crew ever since, and as a result, I have managed to peer threw the propaganda fog, and gain a far more OBJECTIVE understanding of the issue. THNX !!!
The most shocking thing is that all those lies told by the Hasbara were actual events ISrael carried out in Sabra and Shatilla refugee camp in Lebanon.
Saw a PickUp truck pulling into a gas station in San Leandro California. He had a large Lebanese flag flying out of truck bed. On the truck back window in large letters the driver exclaimed : ‘ Red Necks for Palestine’. Awesome!
Thank you so much Dear Judge Napolitano for your hard works for peace and the truth also we love you dear MAX Blumenthal as long as we know you , you are a brave and real journalist Thank you go a head
The UK today sanctioned Israeli settler organisations that it said had sponsored violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank, and called on Israel to "stop settler expansion on Palestinian land".
As always, Judge delivers! Max Blumenthal is must see reporting at its best! I believe this administration is well aware that Jeremy Lefredo is American. The fact that his citizenship as an American doesn't matter at all speaks of how little respect !$raHell has for the US and its citizens whose American tax dollars have funded this holocaust.
