Golda Meir

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Former Israeli PM Golda Meir is hero to Ukrainians fighting Russia

Almost as soon as the war began, memes riffing on a quote often attributed to Meir, adapted to the current conflict, began circulating online.

 A Ukrainian soldier named Alex keeps Golda Meir's biography in his backpack.

Helen Mirren speaks out about playing Golda Meir

“I do believe it is a discussion that has to be had – it’s utterly legitimate.”

 HELEN MIRREN as Golda Meir.

Golda Meir’s grandson weighs in on ‘Jewface’ debate

“I have no issue with Helen Mirren being Jewish or not Jewish playing my grandmother. It doesn’t matter at all. I am sure Helen Mirren is great.”

Helen Mirren as Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.

Helen Mirren attacked on social media over Golda Meir role

The British actress, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, is under fire for accepting the role of Israel's first female Prime Minister.

 Actress Helen Mirren at the Berlinale 2020

First photo of Helen Mirren as Golda Meir revealed

The British actress, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of another leading female figure, Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen, is unrecognizable.

Helen Mirren as Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.

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Israel's secret weapon: We have nowhere else to go - comment

Golda Meir’s words are as relevant as ever today, and the past weeks of another mini-war with Hamas and the accompanying spike of antisemitism have only further proven her point.

Prime Minister Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War.

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Before Helen Mirren, here are 7 actors who played Israeli prime ministers

It won’t be the first time that Meir has been portrayed in a big production. But Israeli prime ministers beyond Meir haven’t exactly hogged screen time in Hollywood productions over the years.

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren will portray Golda Meir in new Yom Kippur War film

The focus of the movie will be the drama of and high-stakes nature of Meir's decisions during the Yom Kippur war.

Helen Mirren