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.
The white saltire comes from the flag of Scotland. The St Patrick's Cross was, in fact, taken from the arms of the powerful Geraldine family. The red cross of St George is taken from the flag of England. Effective date: 1 January 1801.