Time magazine lists Rachel Goldberg, mother of 23-year-old hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, as one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
Time describes Goldberg as one of the most visible advocates for the hostages and their families, having met with dozens of world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and the pope.
Also making the annual roster is Qatar prime minister and foreign minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, noted for his role as “trusted interlocutor” in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza is recognized for spending nearly four months documenting the war in Gaza, doing so at great risk as he called for international intervention.
Jewish comedian Alex Edelman is listed for his unique perspectives about racist white nationalists, internet trolling and antisemitism in his Broadway show “Just for Us.” Ynon Kriez, the Israeli-born CEO of toy behemoth Mattel, is also named thanks to the success of the “Barbie” movie.
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