Unofficial American Arguments

These arguments were assembled by an experienced lawyer. Remember, these are not official American arguments, but a good portion of the arguments directly support the official American position.

The United States stopped inquiring into the attack in July 1967. In the last 38 years, additional evidence has been developed, witnesses have spoken up, and documents have been declassified. These arguments attempt to bring all of this evidence together. Compare these with the Israeli arguments (actually, we do that for you too). Which hold water, and which sink into a pool of lies?

  1. Opening Statement
  2. Applicable Law
  3. Official U.S. Position
  4. Undisputed Facts

    5. The Disputed Facts

  5. Visibility of Hull Markings
  6. Pre-Attack Air Reconnaissance
  7. Facts Regarding the Attack
  8. Facts Regarding a Cover-up

    9. Refuting the Official Israeli Arguments

  9. "Ship was sighted and recognized as a naval ship 13 miles from coast."
  10. "Presence in a fighting area is against international custom."
  11. "The area is not a common passage for ships."
  12. "Egypt had declared the area closed to neutrals."
  13. "Liberty resembles the Egyptian supply ship El Quseir."
  14. "Ship was not flying flag when sighted."
  15. "IDF Navy had earlier reports of bombardment of El-Arish from sea."
  16. "She moved at "high speed" westward toward enemy coast."

    17. Refuting the Unofficial Israeli Arguments

  17. "Thirteen investigations" have concluded that the attack was a mistake.
  18. The attack on USS Liberty was a case of "friendly fire."
  19. Anyone who doesn't accept the Israeli explanation is an anti- Semite and a conspiracy theorist.
  20. Israel "promptly" paid compensation for the attack and accepted responsibility for the attack.

    21. Concluding Arguments

  21. Concluding Arguments