Isaac Herzog has become a president of the people thanks to his expansive knowledge and tireless efforts to meet with those impacted by the war and Hamas's October 7 attacks.
The Canadian-Israeli businessman and philanthropist has invested heavily in Israel's sporting and healthcare infrastructure.
Despite being almost silent on the Israel-Hamas war, Claudia Sheinbaum's focus on policy addressing Mexico's economic inequality cements her as an influential leader.
Sheryl Sandberg, an author and the former COO for Meta, made the documentary Screams Before Silence to give victims of Hamas's sexual violence a voice after October 7.
Yoav Gallant has continued to battle against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's benefit - though how he will go down in history remains to be seen.
Mossad Chief David Barnea has worked tirelessly to combat the threat posed by Iran and its proxies.
Itamar Ben-Gvir is certainly one of the most influential figures in Israel. But, the question of whether national security improved under his tenure as national security minister is another matter.
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