Readers Write: Israel accepted blame for Liberty

The Island Now

Added information on the Israeli attack of 8 June 1967 on the USS Liberty.

Our U.S. lawyers sent Israel a bill for killing our sailors. Israel paid it because it was such a good deal.

Each effected family received $25,000 plus $10,000 for each child over the age of 5.

Our lawyer figured under 5 they would not be effected. (Go figure).

In 1980, the U.S. sent Israel a bill for $17 million for ship damage. Israel paid $6 million and the case was closed.

A short time later the Liberty was sold for scrap for $100,000.

William Hothan

Floral Park

Legion 1089, VFW 8031

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