Israel knows all too well the pain of terrorism. For Americans, the tragedy of September 11, 2001 was a heartbreaking moment in history. For 14 years, Israel has stood in solidarity with America’s pain and resolution to fight the evil that spawned these terrorist attacks. Others have forgotten, but Israel will never forget.
Each year on the anniversary of September 11th, Israelis hold a ceremony at the 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza in Jerusalem. The bronze sculpture of a waving American flag is the only memorial outside the United States to list the names of all 2,977 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of that day – including five Israeli citizens.
On this year’s anniversary, Prime Minister Netanyahu made the following statement:
“The Government and people of Israel stand with the United States of America in marking 14 years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. As we remember those who perished, we remain committed to fighting the forces of militant Islam that have caused so much death and destruction both before and since that terrible day. Our commitment is matched only by our conviction that we will prevail.”
