Golda Meir

Golda Meir, who served as prime minister from 1969-1974, was an anomaly. Not only has there not been a woman prime minister since then, but there has not been a women defense minister ever.

The film tells the historic story through the voices of 10 adult grandchildren, all descendants of original signers of Israel’s Declaration of Independence.

Barbra Streisand will executive produce Lioness, a drama series about the life of Meir.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Pictures released show prime minister Golda Meir meeting with top generals and soldiers in briefings

Following a return from Egypt where he discussed with Saadat regarding several things, roughly 40 days before the surprise attack that would turn into the Yom Kippur war.

A little more than half a century ago, Israel became embroiled in a war that seemed to be without end.

'She was the first female prime minister for Israel, and these words had a profound influence on many young people like myself growing up in Israel'

"The memory of our loved ones motivates us to do anything in our power so that there be no more casualties, and we know no more bereavement,” Golda Meir wrote.

The ark, made by American soldiers for Holocaust survivors, helped renew Jewish prayer after World War II.