Enemy mine
EVERY now and then there seems to emerge a vague if transient realisation in some small circles of American polity that Israel may not be their absolutely best buddy of all time ever. The issue of the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty in 1967 in which 34 US soldiers were killed — suppressed and spared from scrutiny as it was — pops up now and then, as it did a few days back on the anniversary of the attack when US Rep Thomas Massie brought up the attack on the floor of the US
Occasional discussions within American political circles question the close relationship between the US and Israel. A recent event involved a US representative bringing up the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, which resulted in the deaths of 34 American soldiers. Survivors have long claimed the attack was intentional, but this has been met with skepticism and accusations of antisemitism. A new report from the US Department of Defense highlights increased Israeli espionage activities, raising concerns about the security of US personnel. The report suggests that Israel has been actively gathering intelligence on US military and political figures, including high-ranking officials. This follows a period of tension between the Biden administration and Israel, which escalated with the election of Donald Trump. Israel has denied these allegations, but the issue of espionage remains a point of contention. Despite a 1951 agreement, Israel has a history of spying on the US, indicating a long-standing pattern of behavior.
The issue highlights the complex and often strained relationship between the US and Israel, raising concerns about national security and trust.
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