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Golda Meir celebrated her 122nd birthday

Mazal Tov! Yesterday former PM Golda Meir, the “Iron Lady”, celebrated her 122nd birthday Golda Meir was the world’s third and Israel’s first and only woman to hold the office of Prime Minister! The World Zionist Organisation in UK holds an annual Golden Golda Award recognising women who have made a contribution to Zionism, the promotion of Aliyah and Israel.

4 May 2020
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