The official protocols of Prime Minister Golda Meir’s office from the time of the 1973 Yom Kippur War are released, revealing the true nature of her performance during the war.

These documents leave no room for doubt. Despite the conventional image of “Golda” and the myth of her shortcomings during the war, what these documents show is that she actually managed the war effort vigorously and assertively; she convinced the U.S. to send military aid, saving Israel from the clutches of defeat, and bringing about its victory. Despite the war’s steep cost, the facts show that Golda did not fail. In fact, Israel’s achievements resulting from the war made it possible, five years later, to reach a peace agreement with Egypt.

Israel, 2023
Documentary
Hebrew with English subtitles
74 minutes