Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton visited the Rafah crossing on the Egypt-Gaza border to learn about the humanitarian aid efforts for Palestinians in Gaza. The 41-year-old British driver arrived at Arish International Airport in North Sinai on Tuesday and met with Egyptian officials, including North Sinai governor Major General Khaled Megawer.
Hamilton also toured the Egyptian Red Crescent's facilities in Arish, where volunteers prepare and ship aid to Gaza. This visit follows his recent public calls for a "free Palestine" and broader advocacy for peace in conflict zones.
Earlier this year, Hamilton visited Jordan, where he toured a hospital and an aid packaging facility dedicated to helping individuals in Gaza. He described that experience as "life changing" and emphasized the importance of humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross and Red Crescent having passage into Gaza.
In recent public statements, Hamilton has called for greater awareness and action regarding conflicts in various regions, including Congo, Sudan, Syria, and Palestine, urging people to educate themselves about the historical and ongoing issues.