IsraelS Trailblazing Female Leader
Israel’s trailblazing spirit of equality was exemplified by the iconic Golda Meir, its fourth Prime Minister and a female pioneer in Middle Eastern politics. Her tenure, however, was marred by the surprise of the Yom Kippur War in October 1973, which ultimately led to her resignation in April 1974, following strenuous efforts to establish a new coalition.
Meir’s leadership endured in an interim capacity until June, underscoring her resilient legacy..