"Leader prominent in the 1956 Suez Crisis" NYT crossword answer is:
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The answer to the crossword clue NYT (October 25 2023) for a leader prominent in the 1956 Suez Crisis is Gamal Abdel Nasser. He was the second President of Egypt from 1956 until his death in 1970. He was a major figure in the 1952 overthrow of the monarchy and was instrumental in the subsequent declaration of the Republic of Egypt. He was also a major player in the Suez Crisis, leading the Egyptian forces against the British, French, and Israeli forces in the conflict. His actions during the crisis helped to shape the Middle East for decades to come.