Lewis Hamilton urges Israel to let aid trucks into Gaza after Rafah visit
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton called on Israel to permit aid trucks into Gaza, the Guardian reported on Wednesday.
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton called on Israel to permit aid trucks into Gaza, the Guardian reported on Wednesday. The appeal came a day after Hamilton toured the Rafah border crossing in Egypt. He arrived in the Egyptian town of El Arish on Tuesday, where aid workers briefed him on how supplies are prepared and coordinated before being sent to Gaza. During the visit he inspected the Rafah crossing and the Egyptian Red Crescent’s aid warehouses. Hamilton, a seven‑time world champion, said Israel must allow the aid trucks to enter Gaza.
His comments link a high‑profile sports figure with the humanitarian situation in the region, highlighting the growing public attention to the flow of relief supplies.
Why it matters
Hamilton’s statements bring additional visibility to the call for humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
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- Palestinian Territories · Middle East
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- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Israel, Rafah, Lewis Hamilton, Gaza Trip
- Section
- Sports
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