An old incident covered up by Pres. Johnson playing playing politics
Despite the overwhelming evidence that Israel had attacked the ship and killed the American servicemen deliberately, the Johnson administration and Congress covered up the entire incident. Johnson was planning to run for president the following year and needed the support of pro-Israel voters.
Despite that two of the pilots observed and said the ship is flying an American Flag, the ship was still attacked!
Long article but very interesting and example of selling your soul for politics!
https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/191