Which country attacked the USS Liberty on June 8, 1967?

The story behind the answer

Israel attacked the USS Liberty on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War. Israeli fighter jets and torpedo boats struck the U.S. Navy intelligence ship, killing 34 Americans and wounding 171. Israel quickly acknowledged responsibility, saying it mistook the Liberty for an enemy vessel amid the chaos of wartime operations, and later apologized and paid compensation.

Context: The incident unfolded during fast-moving battles as Israel fought Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. Several U.S. and Israeli inquiries concluded it was a case of mistaken identity, though debate persists among some survivors and historians. To remember: “Liberty in the Six-Day War—Israel’s tragic error at sea.”