Israeli Labour politician; foreign minister 195666 and prime minister 196974. Criticism of the Israelis' lack of preparation for the 1973 Arab-Israeli War led to election losses for Labour and, unable to form a government, she resigned.
Born in Russia, she emigrated to the USA in 1906, and in 1921 went to Palestine.
Red stands for hardiness and valour. White signifies purity and innocence. Blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The latest star, representing Hawaii, was added in 1960. Effective date: 4 July 1960.