U.S. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is calling for the U.S. to reopen an investigation into the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, arguing the assault may not have been accidental. The attack occurred during the Six-Day War and involved Israeli forces striking a U.S. Navy intelligence ship. Multiple outlets report that 34 service members are killed and 171 others are wounded.\n\nThe longstanding official Israeli account cited by some reporting is that Israel apologised later, saying it had mistaken the vessel for an Egyptian ship. Several sources also note that survivors and some sailors have challenged that explanation, alleging the ship was deliberately targeted.\n\nOn the 59th anniversary, Massie marks the event by calling on the U.S. government and Congress to revisit the incident. He urges action such as reopening scrutiny and considering a congressional resolution aimed at honouring the survivors. The renewed push centers on whether the U.S. should reassess the circumstances and conclusions of the original investigation, including questions about intent raised by Massie and some USS Liberty crew members.