Golda Meir was the first female head of state in recent history, one of the founders of Israel, a successful politician, a real "iron lady". Her dedication to the creation and defense of a Jewish homeland against bitter enemies and treacherous allies shaped Middle East politics for decades to come. She became an "anomaly phenomenon" for the patriarchal government of the time, in particular because of her iron determination combined with charm, kindness, uncompromisingness and...
