Atlanta Jewish Film Festival – Golda’s War Diaries (Virtual)

On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, newly declassified archives cast a fresh light on Prime Minister Golda Meir’s pivotal role, challenging prevailing myths of her leadership. These documents from Israel’s National Archive reveal Meir’s assertive strategies and critical decisions during the conflict with Egyptian and Syrian forces, contrasting starkly with her cabinet’s inadequacies. Her instrumental efforts in garnering U.S. support, a vital factor in Israel’s military victory and subsequent peace treaty with Egypt, are brought to the fore. This revealing analysis, enriched with archival footage and expert commentary, is particularly resonant amid Israel’s current challenges, offering a nuanced reassessment of one of its most polarizing leaders and tumultuous times.