This week on History of Israel Explained - Golda Meir, Israel's first female prime minister (though hopefully not the last) - the original Iron Lady and a figure whose legacy continues to divide Israelis.

A feminist, a go getter, the creator of Israel's welfare state and a fierce advocate for the newly independent African states of the 1960s. In many ways, she was Golden.

Golda Meir has a complicated legacy. Her many successes were overshadowed by her actions in the Yom Kippur War. Revered by some, reviled by others, Israel's first woman prime minister never forgave herself for her decisions in 1973.

What do you think of Meir's actions and legacy? Let us know in the comments below!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:55 Pogroms and flight from Russia
01:31 Aliyah to Israel and rise in leadership
02:06 1938 Evian Conference
03:08 Fundraising efforts for the 1948 War of Independence
03:35 Successes as Minister of Labor
03:54 Experiences as Foreign Minister
04:24 Contribution to development of new African states
04:50 Promoter of social equality? Attitude towards Mizrahi Jews
05:20 Israeli Black Panthers
05:51 Leading up to the 1973 Yom Kippur War
07:09 Failure to preemptively strike
07:52 Devastation of the Yom Kippur War
08:30 Public opinion against Golda Meir
08:50 Resignation as Prime Minister
09:08 How should we remember Golda Meir?

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Credits:
GPO Israel/Pridan Mosher/Zolton Kluger
University of Milwaukee - Picturing Golda Meir
Yehuda Eisenstark Archives - courtesy of Israel State Archives
Central Zionist Archives

Executive Producers:
Shevi Peters
Adam Milstein

Platinum Level:
Rachel & Jack ז"ל Gindi Family Foundation

This series would not be possible without the generous support of:
The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation
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