EP#393 | DSD | The USS Liberty Survivor's Truth with Moe Shafer
Thu Dec 04 2025
🎙️ EP#393 | DSD | The USS Liberty Survivor's Truth w/ Moe Shafer
On June 8th, 1967, the USS Liberty was attacked during the Six-Day War — an event shrouded in controversy, cover-ups, and conspiracy. In this explosive episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with Moe Shafer, one of the few remaining survivors of that fateful day. Moe served as a communications technician — a “spook” or spy — aboard the ship and was just 20 years old when a torpedo tore through the vessel, killing 25 of his crewmates in the same room. This is his harrowing, firsthand account.
Moe dives deep into the details that history books left out: secret codes, moon-bounce communication, and the chilling moment when “Help is on the way” was the last message received. He recalls the morning’s false sense of security as Israeli planes circled overhead — before launching the shocking attack that would leave 34 dead and 174 wounded. From torpedo strikes to napalm burns, Moe’s account is one of trauma, survival, and ultimately — silence, as the U.S. government threatened the crew with prison if they ever spoke out.
This is not just a war story — it’s a wake-up call. Moe reveals the cover-up, the near-nuclear fallout, and the decades-long emotional aftermath. With never-before-shared insights, this episode breaks open the hidden truths behind one of the most controversial military incidents in U.S. history. If you think you knew the USS Liberty story — think again.
🔥 Top 7 Key Points
🛳️ The USS Liberty Was a Spy Ship🎯 Israel’s Plan Was to Sink the Ship🚨 “Help Is on the Way” — But It Never Came💣 One Torpedo Nearly Caused Nuclear War🧠 Crew Was Threatened to Stay Silent📽️ New Docs Like ‘Sacrificing Liberty’ Expose It All💔 Survivors Waited Decades for Justice
🔑 Keywords & ThemesUSS Liberty, Moe Shafer, Phil Tourney, Six-Day War, Israel, Egypt, torpedo attack, spy ship, NSA, Naval Security Group, cover-up, napalm, Geneva Convention, military secrecy, nuclear holocaust, Admiral Martin, James Scott, Sacrificing Liberty, Ray Doustdar, PTSD, Cold War, false flag, naval warfare, intelligence community, communications technician
⏳ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome01:19 – Moe’s Background & Joining the Navy03:21 – Why He Chose the Navy (Following His Brother)05:25 – First Assignment in Germany Near Russia06:33 – Life on the USS Liberty Pre-Attack08:11 – Moon-Bounce Tech & Spy Work Explained13:50 – Being 20 Years Old in a Warzone16:51 – June 8th: The Attack Begins20:57 – Israeli Planes, Cameras & False Comfort26:02 – Torpedo Hits: 25 Dead, Moe Survives36:07 – Fire, Chaos & Attempted Surrender43:42 – Why the Ship Wasn’t Sunk49:30 – Admiral Martin’s Nuclear Orders54:01 – Malta, Body Recovery & Aftermath59:49 – Sworn to Secrecy for 15 Years1:02:17 – Moe’s Ongoing Fight for Truth1:04:20 – Final Reflections: God, Survival & Justice
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🎙️ EP#393 | DSD | The USS Liberty Survivor's Truth w/ Moe Shafer On June 8th, 1967, the USS Liberty was attacked during the Six-Day War — an event shrouded in controversy, cover-ups, and conspiracy. In this explosive episode, Ray Doustdar sits down with Moe Shafer, one of the few remaining survivors of that fateful day. Moe served as a communications technician — a “spook” or spy — aboard the ship and was just 20 years old when a torpedo tore through the vessel, killing 25 of his crewmates in the same room. This is his harrowing, firsthand account. Moe dives deep into the details that history books left out: secret codes, moon-bounce communication, and the chilling moment when “Help is on the way” was the last message received. He recalls the morning’s false sense of security as Israeli planes circled overhead — before launching the shocking attack that would leave 34 dead and 174 wounded. From torpedo strikes to napalm burns, Moe’s account is one of trauma, survival, and ultimately — silence, as the U.S. government threatened the crew with prison if they ever spoke out. This is not just a war story — it’s a wake-up call. Moe reveals the cover-up, the near-nuclear fallout, and the decades-long emotional aftermath. With never-before-shared insights, this episode breaks open the hidden truths behind one of the most controversial military incidents in U.S. history. If you think you knew the USS Liberty story — think again. 🔥 Top 7 Key Points 🛳️ The USS Liberty Was a Spy Ship🎯 Israel’s Plan Was to Sink the Ship🚨 “Help Is on the Way” — But It Never Came💣 One Torpedo Nearly Caused Nuclear War🧠 Crew Was Threatened to Stay Silent📽️ New Docs Like ‘Sacrificing Liberty’ Expose It All💔 Survivors Waited Decades for Justice 🔑 Keywords & ThemesUSS Liberty, Moe Shafer, Phil Tourney, Six-Day War, Israel, Egypt, torpedo attack, spy ship, NSA, Naval Security Group, cover-up, napalm, Geneva Convention, military secrecy, nuclear holocaust, Admiral Martin, James Scott, Sacrificing Liberty, Ray Doustdar, PTSD, Cold War, false flag, naval warfare, intelligence community, communications technician ⏳ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome01:19 – Moe’s Background & Joining the Navy03:21 – Why He Chose the Navy (Following His Brother)05:25 – First Assignment in Germany Near Russia06:33 – Life on the USS Liberty Pre-Attack08:11 – Moon-Bounce Tech & Spy Work Explained13:50 – Being 20 Years Old in a Warzone16:51 – June 8th: The Attack Begins20:57 – Israeli Planes, Cameras & False Comfort26:02 – Torpedo Hits: 25 Dead, Moe Survives36:07 – Fire, Chaos & Attempted Surrender43:42 – Why the Ship Wasn’t Sunk49:30 – Admiral Martin’s Nuclear Orders54:01 – Malta, Body Recovery & Aftermath59:49 – Sworn to Secrecy for 15 Years1:02:17 – Moe’s Ongoing Fight for Truth1:04:20 – Final Reflections: God, Survival & Justice 📢 Follow & Engage with DSD📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepshallowdive📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepshallowdive/📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepshallowdive📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepshallowdive📌 Twitter: https://twitter.com/deepshallowdive📌 Threads: https://threads.net/@deepshallowdive