WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – The flag of Israel is flying in front of Watertown City Hall Thursday in honor of that nation’s Independence Day.
City leaders and Jewish community members sang the Israeli national anthem and a hymn, and read a prayer and poem.
Watertown Mayor Jeff Smith spoke about the importance of learning from history and supporting our neighbors.
Israeli independence was declared in 1948.
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