| ID | 101820 |
| Title Proper | Golda Meir, Israel's fourth prime minister (1969-74) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Weitz, Yechiam |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article deals with Golda Meir, who was a prominent leader of Israel and the Prime Minister during the Yom Kippur War (1973). Its main points are:
Her road towards the national leadership during the "Yishuv" period.
Her political role under David Ben-Gurion and Levi Eshkol as Minister of Labor (1949-1956) and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1956-1966)
Meir as political leader: the way she lead her party and how she was a symbol of the national agreement
Meir as diplomatic leader: her attitude during the negotiation attempt with Egypt (The Secretary of the State's Plan - 1970 ; Moshe Dayan's intention to open the Suez Canal - 1971)
Meir as social leader: the strengthening of the welfare - state
Meir during the Yom Kippur War: The War as a result of her policy; Her leadership during the crisis |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 47, No. 1; Jan 2011: p.43 - 61 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 47, No. 1; Jan 2011: p.43 - 61 |
| Key Words | Golda Meir ; Israel ; Yom Kippur War - 1973 |