From the Archives: Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meri on "Face the Nation," October 1973

In 1973, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meri joined "Face the Nation" to discuss the Israeli viewpoint on conflicts in the Middle East and the U.S.'s role in the region.
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[@ruheleben]

50 Years exactly, and it's all so relevant, precise and shows nothing has changed - it's all just the same story.

[@yusefkhan1752]

Your comment is exactly correct. “From time immemorial, however, the Jews have known better than any others how falsehood and calumny[character defamation] can be exploited”

[@draoi99]

It's the same old jee had the Muslims have been doing since 1929.

[@yuvalgothard9813]

This is something that a person who does not understand the conflict would say

[@FrancescaDiOrio]

Mu s lims still destruktiv

[@fouadmas5413]

Peace needs justice for the 6,000,000 Palistinian Refugees

[@TesterBoy]

17:00 “I don’t think this is a sentimental world” In response to tough questioning she is a true realist

[@mishar8889]

It looks like an interrogation rather than interview :) At that time these men could not squeeze out of themselves Madam Prime Minister. Magnificent woman!

[@user-jh4un7yy2h]

She was HEROIC.Her emotional intelligence is BEYOND. Handling these RIDICULOUS MEN ATTACKING her...She was the QUEEN BEE.😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheyLivedInTheShadowofTh-om3jg]

she was indeed, and she was MY Prime Minister.

[@sinenomine3449]

Dear Golda,I will miss you forever

[@stevejenisch9153]

“Can we afford to live?” …what a marvelous leader!

[@ourlovehowerica]

The real Leader ! Strong, direct, coherent, brave, she has no fear at all, fair, humble, absolutely intelligent, refined, genuine, mythical, absolutely real as a true Magesty ! THE BIGGEST LEGEND EVER !

[@eyadthegooner5142]

@@ourlovehowerica occupiers can never be heroes. 😉

[@jasonrose6288]

Fascinating. Tough, smart woman.

[@amateur_football9751]

Not smart enough, the 67 war caught her by surprise and it cost her, the PM seat

[@jasonrose6288]

@@amateur_football9751 Yet you are referring to the 1973 Yom Kippur War. But, hey, you're the expert!

[@amateur_football9751]

@@jasonrose6288 So you know she is not smart and no, I'm not an expert, but I do have cousins in Israel, to them she was not a good PM, in fact they rate her second worst

[@jasonrose6288]

@@amateur_football9751 She was rightly judged harshly for the near catastrophic blunder of '73. She was still highly intelligent and a tough and ferocious advocate for Israel.

[@lucianopavarotti2843]

Great opening troll from Golda...."56, 67, 69...If it was necessary to fight a war and for Arab countries to lose to bring about a peace, they had these opportunities"

[@dfb1976]

Great piece of history - would love more 50s-60s-70s uploads

[@theresearcher481]

Each word she has spoken is so well chosen to convey the view of Israel

[@yusefkhan1752]

Very crafty. Imagine the spokesperson of Hamas saying the same things as her.

[@bubbaschwartz]

@@yusefkhan1752 It takes 1,000 Muslim brain = 1 Jewish brain.

[@matanelsiboni9269]

or it could be just her opinions, but i guess people like you are to tribal to see that.

[@Bluechefsteam]

The spokesperson for Hamas would not be compelled by virtue of ideology or theology to say these exact words. And of course it’s an opinion. It’s a subjective view that has as much to do with tribalism as the response to the opinion. It’s all essentially tribal. Subjectivity necessarily is related to tribalism or perspective. This is inescapable but not de facto uninformed or evil. Being pro Palestinian or pro Israeli is likely related to tribal viewpoint and interpretation of the same essential morality we mostly all ascribe to.

[@yusefkhan1752]

He would not say the same words because he is not trying to manipulate lie or steal from anyone. A lot of the Zionist arguments are the same as Hitlers arguments. @@Bluechefsteam

[@light-yi2me]

My goodness , they didn’t know about round table then, to not appear looking like a court with 3 opposing men facing a magnificent woman! She was a force to reckon with ❤

[@soulfireonfire6423]

It was called real journalists/journalism ! Some may not recognize it!!!

[@light-yi2me]

@@soulfireonfire6423 it’s called ancient interrogation!

[@karimilucah2702]

Golda Meir was a genius woman! There have never been a great leader in Israel to match her!!

[@mark35806]

Actually she made some serious mistakes!

[@perrycomeau2627]

is a genious

[@iconfitness8252]

I truly love this lady, how practical and honest this great leader is💙🤍💙

[@loverofallthingsgoodandpure]

21:57 "Can we afford to live?" That one statement sums up the entirety of Israel's history

[@IgorTheKaiser]

She is a great inspiration! Great woman. Rest in peace Golda.

[@user-qq7dp7rh4y]

LOVE YOU GOLDA יהוה Dragan❤❤❤

[@BambangHartawan94]

Shalom prime Minister Golda Meir

[@MrDastardly]

It’s a man 😂😂😂

[@goodwinman1]

Such a smart woman.

[@Marimar39451]

An eye-opening interview and she was clever in answering questions. She was indeed a great leader.

[@shaheedharun445]

I thought it’s a guy til I heard “Mrs”

[@averyhazen8466]

It pisses me off that these men haven't once referred her by her proper title. It's always "Miss" or "Mrs" Meir. But she was the democratically elected leader of a sovereign nation. It's Madam Prime Minister/Prime Minister Meir. I can't imagine Europeans sitting down with President Nixon at the time and just calling him "Mr. Nixon" the entire time.

[@user-cg1qq2er8x]

Give me a break. This is what worries you at this time? Today they would be grilling her with one-sided zeal.

[@purenkool2011]

Or Chucky?

[@purenkool2011]

@@user-cg1qq2er8x They DID grill her after she won the war. The Judiciary held her to account. Unlike male leaders she took ALL of the responsibility for the human losses of Israel on herself.

[@user-cg1qq2er8x]

@@purenkool2011 Please spare me the "women are oppressed narrative." Golda should have been grilled as all politicians should be. In some ways women may be treated more harshly whereas in others not at all and are treated with less scrutiny.

[@ritaalber3505]

How much are you willing to pay me if I give you links to videos where Nixon, Carter, and Clinton were referred to with a mere 'Mr.' followed by their last name?

[@zbaby82]

I liked seeing Golda Meri.

[@patmathew5757]

Right?! WTF

[@nancychace8619]

Thank you for sharing this important bit of history. Respectfully, I couldn't help but notice how she was interrupted several times and not allowed to finish her thoughts. Though sometimes it's understandable that some interviewees can be somewhat hostile, such was not the case here. Important to remember there's no substitution for good listening to foster communication.

[@dalemac614]

It was 1973 and she was the first ever female leader are you that surprised

[@ourlovehowerica]

An Angel, a true inspiration, one of the most intelligent, brave, courageous, strong, fair, frontal, humble, wise and absolutely sumptuous females ever 🪽🇮🇱🪽❤Golda❤

[@ghislaine412]

So pride of Golda Meir, A Giabt in knowledge🙏💚💛💙🩵💋

[@user-ve6lj3sw9x]

This woman had a backbone and infinite love for Israel. She was also a brave heart. To me, she was not tough, she was just defending what’s right and she was very disciplined and hard working.

[@fouadmas5413]

Where was she born ?

[@coastsouljah]

I personally love this woman. A great leader.

[@20Manny]

Unbelievable, three against one

[@lukasmakarios4998]

Am Yisrael chai... Forever!

[@antjem2169]

The setting of this is remarkable: to me it seems like a tribunal…?

[@purenkool2011]

Golda Meir was grilled by the Judiciary for the human losses at the start of Yom Kippur War. They declared her acquitted of any guilt.

[@Vermontist1]

This has always been the format for "Face the Nation."

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

From India I absolutely love Jews Jesus Israel and believe in every word of God Hare Krishna

[@user-zf8xk5cu4u]

a great woman. i admire Golda Meir!

[@yaminbayazid9038]

Why was her last name spelled incorrectly in the video title? It’s online for few weeks! 😮

[@franceslock1662]

I found it disrespectful. I didn’t subscribe because of it.

[@cielant]

They are so lazy, it will be there forever. They never change this silly typos.

[@sharonannc.3079]

Just like today… news caster always break in and dooooooo not let the INTERVIEWEE FINISH THERE SENTTNCE!!! They are ignorant of ISRAEL 🇮🇱 then and now 2023 !!!

[@user-jh4un7yy2h]

These MEN ATTACK HER AND ATTACK HER and she REMAINS STEADFAST and STRONG in her MESSAGE. She was a TRUE HERO and a TRULY EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT SOULDIER OF KINDNESS...❤❤❤❤❤

[@eyadthegooner5142]

Occupiers can never be heroes.

[@ChayaCooper]

Thank you for sharing this important bit of history. And it is important enough to warrant pointing out the typo in both the title and summary text; it should read Golda Meir, not Golda Meri.

[@Scarter63]

How do you get her last name wrong in the title, and the description? Dyslexia? Never heard of proof reading?

[@lukasmakarios4998]

It's called spell-check done by AI.

[@dumbwaiter]

"it seems like they are more interested in fighting than winning"

[@winstonbachan9661]

Miss Golda Mier Is A Very Intelligent Lady!

[@cherylannebarillartist7453]

Please correct the spelling on the banner!!!!!!

[@lynndenault4212]

And within the text too

[@MrDastardly]

Ok, Mr. Mier.

[@user-ve6lj3sw9x]

The questions were not bad, but thrown to Golda as if the 3 guys were shooting a riffle.

[@sharonbarry8878]

Oh my goodness! I was deeply saddened when I came across this video. It must have been years since I last saw it, and I had completely forgotten about it. Todd was an exceptional individual, and I have countless fond memories of him. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his parents.

[@marclegarreta3359]

She’s absolutely spectacular

[@irieyardy]

I was 6 mnths old when Golda spoke here.

[@irieyardy]

" i know that one must not judge the attitude of the one who ask the question, but i dont believe that is what you meant." And she said it with a chuckle. She wasnt afraid these guys and their questions. she is strong and emotionally intelligent.

[@tbee1638]

Love her ❤

[@JA71280]

Whether some accept it or refuse to do so, we don’t depend essentially on any other nation, we depend on the Almighty. Who brought many back to Eretz Israel. We have always depended on God.

[@dalemac614]

You have misspelled the prime minister’s name ??! Fix it

[@Hsa655]

Shes rotting now it doesnt matter

[@cecebarnes7715]

@@Hsa655Of course it does. It is about accurate history and respect.

[@Hsa655]

@@cecebarnes7715 she doesnt deserve any respect

[@MaryamofShomal]

@@Hsa655nobody cares what you think, Abdool

[@CHANNELCLOSED818]

I lived in Israel in 1969 and she was awesome. But this fight will never end...

[@user-cg1qq2er8x]

One never knows. The French and the Germans getting along was simply unimaginable. Sadly, I think you are probably right. You are an old guy as I am based on the date in your comment. I hope I am long gone when and if Israel loses the struggle.

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

It will end. And spoiler alert...Israel will subdue all its enemies, specifically The Vatican and its depraved Pope.

[@totozviara]

WWII never ended, one evil gone, the other - always there. You noticed what she said about the Soviets - they were ready. Hamas met with Putin before and after the attacks@@user-cg1qq2er8x

[@asidhow4859]

The male hormone is clear

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

@@asidhow4859 Aww she's more masculine than your are? That sucks guy. 😂

[@antoniusholleboom9649]

Great human being❤❤❤❤

[@elliotgabel1908]

Good to know CBS is consistent with their contempt towards Israel.

[@MrDastardly]

The guy being interviewed was asked serious questions!! No contempt!!

[@edwinro77]

Good

[@benzandpour]

It’s so nice to see 50 years later all of this was figured out, and it is just a memory…..

[@stuntmanstu1]

Ahhh. Sarcasm. Too bad it wasn’t true.

[@HamSerbre]

Please correct the title and video details: Golda Meir (not Meri)

[@shoshanakirya-ziraba8216]

She had no idea that Syria would eventually take themselves out harder than Israelis ever could.

[@marinaarbuck4703]

I wish she was around now, 3 men across the table look so small against her grace and power

[@apintofbeer1667]

There are still letters available in the archives of Golda Meir's letters sent from Cairo addressed to Palestine

[@walkingintheway]

A blessed memory

[@user-mk4yb7xx1j]

Wonderful woman

[@artifactsandbigracks3999]

Cool. Enjoyed watching ✌️😎

[@michaelmcknight8419]

גולדה שלנו.

[@trouble416]

A time when news organizations weren't out to make themselves look good by making those they interviewed look bad, by butting in and not letting the interviewed answer questions.

[@logansara7862]

She was a "IRON LADY". of ISRAEL

[@patmathew5757]

Fascinating.

[@brianbozo2447]

No country should be bullied? Ironic!

[@satiricgames2129]

Palastien isn't a country 😂😂😂

[@RevoOnRev1337]

the only thing was the circumstances and time she took office otherwise Meir is a statesperson of solid calibre and eloquence

[@RevoOnRev1337]

17:00

[@ZeuzBluez]

An iron lady indeed.

[@user-cg1qq2er8x]

Iron in a way, Gold in another way. Brings this arguably sexist male (me) to tears listening to her. (People say I am sexist but I don't think so.) I say, sorry if I don't think Kamala Harris is a respectable figure as opposed to competent women like this lovely woman.

[@WildHuntress]

@@user-cg1qq2er8x There are weak men and strong men, weak woman and strong women. We don't appreciate the strong enough. Maybe if we did, if we honored the sacrifices they made, good people would be more willing to also sacrifice and become just as strong as the giants we stand on.

[@purenkool2011]

PM Golda Meir - what a hero! She defeated 2 armies: Assad and Sadat. She was so strong and so courageous. She won! And then she forced her enemy Sadat to become an ally. That is why I am a Feminist. Women like Golda are such brilliant diamonds! 🇺🇸💕🇮🇱💐💐💐❤️

[@malathiashok1774]

Wise pm 🙏

[@bluecollarguy67]

Anyone know the name of the announcer for the broadcast? I know of a number of different CBS staff announcers, but this voice is new to me.

[@drummer510cb]

Meir, Why is that difficult?

[@MrDastardly]

This is a guy!!

[@jteagle157]

Nothing changed... The media still treats Israel the same way these two guys attitude. The current Israeli PM gets the same style of questions from the media... Nothing changed.

[@BrianOh-uc3gm]

Fascinating

[@don368]

Title is wrong her name is golda meir

[@tomjones8459]

Strong powerful woman nothing but the highest respect

[@miapulp]

Golda MEIR - not MERI

[@yuliara7]

40 years later and we are at the same place. Sad. Brave and amazing woman and leader.

[@gonduras]

50

[@user-jh4un7yy2h]

50 love...

[@TheyLivedInTheShadowofTh-om3jg]

She was my prime minister when I moved to Israel in 1971 - and frankly even with the mistakes that were made prior to the Yom Kippur War she was the best. I know as I was there, I do not have to read a book on that war - I lived it, as did my late husband and newborn son. The same cast of characters and bad actors bullied Israel in 1973. The Arab oil embargo and pushing the cease fire - and just like today it was a surprise attack from the south and the north. I watched Operation Nickle Grass fly over Tel Aviv with cargo/transport planes from the USA and the Azores - delivering tanks etc.. in mid October 1973 - we had severe losses over 2800 IDF soldiers killed and 8 thousand plus IDF soldiers and civilians were wounded. I watched as Anwar Sadat visited us and addressed the Knesset in November 1977, we gave the entire Sinai back to Egypt - peace??? Where is Egypt today? They and Jordan kept their gates closed to the Gazans and have joined forces with the ANC in SA against Israel. I wish she was here now. No-one can match her and her resolve. Am Yisrael Chai, and we are here to stay.

[@yurabakhnov3079]

Please fix the name in description

[@lynndenault4212]

Meri? Come on!

[@daphuc502]

the mother of Israel, every great nation were given birth and raised by a mother of the nation.

[@essmhtvny165es]

This was from October 28, 1973.

[@phuachongboon3260]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hmmmmmmminteresting]

Many Egyptians are still taught they won the Yom Kippur War 😂😂. Glad Golda Meir said the truth here, that Israel won.

[@gogogo39]

Let them think that they won. Reclaimed "pride" is one reason that the peace treaty with Israel has been popular in Egypt. But Sadat knew that peace was a strategic necessity.

[@gogogo39]

The reporters interviewing Golda Meir don't seem that knowledgeable.

[@cielant]

Face the typo...it's Golda Meri in interview then?

[@antoniatejedabarros]

A superwoman. Am Israel Chai 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@yghhhhrffv]

The dude in the second half on the right looks just like jimmy McGill from better call Saul

[@pinedelgado4743]

Interesting how Gen. Haig Jr. (whom I DON'T like to this day because of his 1981 phrase, "Right now, I am in control HERE at the White House--") looked lots like one of Mrs. Meir's countrymen and future successor to the post of Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu.

[@jamoin4310]

Deface the nation

[@Hans_Magnusson]

9:44 prisoners that are undisclosed… that Red Cross have not visited and made sure they were alright and got treatment… that sounds like Hamas imho!

[@user-ve6lj3sw9x]

Same history now, but worse 😢

[@txexmxiii9561]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FrancescaDiOrio]

I💛Golda💛💫✨🫶👍

[@familylifetoo9541]

50 years ago

[@aahomayoun5068]

This interview must be before Yom Kippur, it mentioned October 1973, how come ? It must be before 7 October 1973

[@oyeahjustcomenting]

Yes it was taken days before the war

[@natalia18233]

@@oyeahjustcomenting after war. She is talking about war prisoners

[@hmmmmmmminteresting]

It's after Israel won. The end of October.

[@edenposh1890]

Golda Meir, that is her name

[@Golfonegwofour]

An amazing women! If only we get around now! Hamas would never had dared the atrocity they committed on Oct 7 2023!

[@byronmillanicia3384]

She looks like my father mother, grandmother Teresa Romero. RIP

[@Saf_Shares]

"...Golda Meri..." in the title and description.

[@MrDastardly]

Was he famous?

[@Saf_Shares]

@@MrDastardly 😎

[@drew-andresvogt652]

After decades of hate, now we see how hate begets hate.

[@izzy4575]

She is a badass lady that won’t let anyone mess with her. She is the protector first, hope for peace to her comes second, because it’s not a reality to her or her nation. The enemy wants Jews killed.

[@nahlaelkazak3006]

@@izzy4575 no, they want to live in peace but Israel can't just let everyone around it be.

[@MaryamofShomal]

@@izzy4575Islam commands that Muslims genocide all the Jews - which is exactly why the Arab Muslims have been trying to genocide the Jews of Israel for over a century now. Praise the Lord that each time they tried, they failed. God bless Israel and grant her a swift and total victory over her enemies 🙏🏽🇮🇱🫶🏽🇺🇸🙏🏽

[@MaryamofShomal]

⁠@@nahlaelkazak3006you’re full of crap. The surrounding Arab countries invaded and waged wars of aggression 3 times in modern Israel’s first 25 years - and thankfully, each time the Arabs lost. I bet the Arabs’ continued losses to Israel really chaps your hide. Good.

[@sivan325]

Really? Then why they've told the news that they will repeat Oct 7th again and again? They never wants peace, if they want peace they need to come to the table. They have been offered time and time again to have have country beside Israel, they declined, time and time again. Israel wants peace. Arab countries were the one that always started the wars.@@nahlaelkazak3006

[@rsridhar63]

Change spelling of Meri to Meir...

[@Thenoobestgirl]

It looks like an interrogation 🤨

[@user-yt7gm1pn6k]

Is that a voice microphone and synthesizer on her chemise? To obfuscate her voice perhaps, so that it cannot be recorded faithfully and impersonated, it was their (the Israeli command and control methodology must have been back then by voice command learning your Commanders voice, must have been key communications protocol in the IDF. Even today, and this also suggests their commands are delivered down are in English...

[@purenkool2011]

A brooch.