Golda Meir
Who will save Israel? Lessons from its greatest leaders - opinion
Israel is vibrant but imperfect; history shows that true leaders, despite flaws, can guide the country toward a brighter future.
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Former Israeli PM Golda Meir is hero to Ukrainians fighting Russia
Almost as soon as the war began, memes riffing on a quote often attributed to Meir, adapted to the current conflict, began circulating online.
Helen Mirren speaks out about playing Golda Meir
“I do believe it is a discussion that has to be had – it’s utterly legitimate.”
Golda Meir’s grandson weighs in on ‘Jewface’ debate
“I have no issue with Helen Mirren being Jewish or not Jewish playing my grandmother. It doesn’t matter at all. I am sure Helen Mirren is great.”
Helen Mirren attacked on social media over Golda Meir role
The British actress, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, is under fire for accepting the role of Israel's first female Prime Minister.
First photo of Helen Mirren as Golda Meir revealed
The British actress, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of another leading female figure, Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen, is unrecognizable.
Grapevine October 24, 2021: The distaff side of diplomacy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israel's secret weapon: We have nowhere else to go - comment
Golda Meir’s words are as relevant as ever today, and the past weeks of another mini-war with Hamas and the accompanying spike of antisemitism have only further proven her point.
Grapevine, April 10, 2021: Pure Gold(a)
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Before Helen Mirren, here are 7 actors who played Israeli prime ministers
It won’t be the first time that Meir has been portrayed in a big production. But Israeli prime ministers beyond Meir haven’t exactly hogged screen time in Hollywood productions over the years.
Helen Mirren will portray Golda Meir in new Yom Kippur War film
The focus of the movie will be the drama of and high-stakes nature of Meir's decisions during the Yom Kippur war.
