Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton visited the Rafah crossing on the Egypt-Gaza border on Tuesday to observe humanitarian aid efforts. The British athlete, 41, arrived at Arish International Airport in North Sinai and met with local officials, including North Sinai governor Major General Khaled Megawer.
Hamilton toured the Egyptian Red Crescent's facilities in Arish, where volunteers prepare and ship humanitarian aid destined for Gaza. He was pictured speaking with officials and volunteers during his visit.
This trip follows recent statements by Hamilton advocating for peace and a 'free Palestine,' as well as highlighting other global conflicts. Weeks prior, he called for a united Africa and spoke about the impact of colonialism and Western intervention in the continent's issues, connecting it to ongoing conflicts.
Earlier this year, Hamilton visited Jordan, where he toured a hospital and an aid packaging facility for Gaza. He described that experience as "life changing" and emphasized the importance of humanitarian organizations having passage into Gaza to deliver necessary aid.