Jocko Willink.
Phil Tourney on Jocko Podcast: The USS Liberty Attack Was No Accident
Introduction to a Suppressed Story
In a riveting episode with former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, USS Liberty survivor Phil Tourney recounts the brutal 1967 attack that left 34 Americans dead, 174 wounded, and a nation misled. The conversation dives deep into the politics, betrayal, and long-standing silence surrounding the incident.
The USS Liberty Mission and Setup
Tourney explains that the USS Liberty, a top-secret U.S. Navy intelligence vessel, was performing legal surveillance operations in international waters near the Sinai Peninsula during the Six-Day War. Without warning, the ship was attacked by Israeli forces, despite being clearly marked with the American flag.
“We were sitting ducks,” Tourney says. “No protection, no warning, and no support.”
Key Moments from the Attack:
Israeli recon aircraft flew over the Liberty for hours before the assault.
At 2:00 PM, unmarked Mirage jets disabled all communication antennas and weapons in less than 3 seconds.
Napalm, rockets, and machine-gun fire rained down on the crew.
Torpedoes were launched; one hit the communications room, killing 25.
Life rafts were destroyed in the water—a direct violation of the Geneva Convention.
U.S. Government Orders Stand Down
Tourney alleges that rescue planes were launched but then recalled by orders from Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and President Lyndon B. Johnson. Johnson’s infamous alleged quote: “I don’t care if they all die. I will not embarrass my ally, Israel.”
Aftermath: Silence and Threats
Admiral Isaac Kidd conducted a brief and closed Navy inquiry. Survivors were debriefed under threat of imprisonment if they ever spoke out. Tourney, who kept quiet for nearly 20 years, now speaks boldly to honor those who didn’t survive.
“They tried to erase us. We were betrayed not just by a foreign ally—but by our own leadership.”
The Real Mission and the Cover-Up
Tourney discusses the two crews aboard: the ship’s Navy crew and the NSA/CIA intelligence operatives. He believes the attack was a failed false flag operation designed to draw the U.S. into war with Egypt. Nuclear bombers were reportedly already in the air.
The USS Liberty’s Unrecognized Valor
Despite being the most decorated crew for a single engagement in U.S. naval history, the USS Liberty has never been given an official public investigation. The event remains largely unknown—even among veterans.
Call to Action: Break the Silence
Watch Sacrificing Liberty on YouTube and Rumble
Visit usslibertyveterans.org to support survivor efforts
Share this story to help bring truth to light
Final Words from Phil Tourney:
“This isn’t about revenge—it’s about justice, honor, and truth. We’ll never stop telling the story.”
Key Topics Discussed:
USS Liberty, Jocko Willink, Phil Tourney, 1967 Attack, Military Cover-Up, False Flag, US Navy History, Six-Day War, Israel US Relations.
