Lewis Hamilton, a Formula One driver, urged Israel on Wednesday to permit aid trucks into Gaza, following his visit to the Rafah border crossing in Egypt the previous day.
The seven‑time world champion arrived in El Arish on Tuesday, receiving a briefing on aid preparation and coordination before entry into Gaza, and toured the Rafah crossing along with the Egyptian Red Crescent’s warehouses.
“The past three years of Israel’s actions in Gaza are appalling. It is an injustice that people are denied freedom, safety and dignity. No human being should be treated as if their life matters less,” he wrote on Instagram.
Hamilton observed that food trucks lined up at the border were frequently delayed or held up.
He noted that at a nearby logistics hub, items such as sleeping bags, first‑aid kits, medical equipment, wheelchairs and children’s footballs were rejected for “crazy reasons.”
“Israel must honor its ceasefire obligations and allow the aid trucks, adding, “I do not want us to become accustomed to their suffering, nor to look away.”
At 41, Hamilton is a humanitarian advocate. In 2021 he established Mission 44, a charity dedicated to supporting youth and improving their access to education and employment.
He currently ranks fourth in the drivers’ championship, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli leads the title with three races remaining.
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