This is Israel's memorial to 9/11

It is called the 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza

Completed in 2009 for $2 million, it sits on 5 acres of
hillside, 20 miles from the center of Jerusalem

The memorial is a 30-foot, bronze American flag

That forms the shape of a flame to commemorate
the flames of the Twin Towers

The base of the monument is made of melted steel
from the wreckage of the World Trade Center

And includes this engraving in Hebrew and English

'This metal remnant was taken from the remains of the Twin Towers, that imploded on September 11th disaster. It was sent over to Israel by the City of New York to be incorporated in this memorial. This metal piece, like the entire monument, is a manifestation of the special relationship between New York and Jerusalem'

Surrounding the monument are plaques
with the names of the victims of 9/11

It is the only memorial outside the U.S. that includes
the names of all who perished in the terrorist attacks

Including 5 Israeli citizens

The site solemnly overlooks Jerusalem’s
largest cemetery, Har HaMenuchot

The monument is often used for memorial
and commemoration services

A powerful memorial from a powerful ally

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