Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Visits Gaza Border
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton visited El-Arish in northern Egypt to see the preparation of humanitarian aid for Gaza. He was received by the governor of North Sinai.
On Tuesday, the British racing driver toured warehouses of the Egyptian Red Crescent in the Egyptian city of El-Arish and learned how the dispatch of aid to the Gaza Strip is coordinated. North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer conducted the tour for him and explained the work with humanitarian cargo.
In videos published by the governor's office, Hamilton greets warehouse staff and asks how often aid can reach Gaza through the Rafah checkpoint. The answer to this question is not provided in the material.
The visit took place amid a worsening humanitarian situation in the Strip. According to the World Health Organization, delays in delivering vital medicines, prosthetics, and other supplies could have severe consequences for Palestinians who urgently need them.
This week, heavy rains and flooding in Gaza led to the deaths of at least five people, including four children, and forced thousands to leave their homes. According to Gaza's civil defense, by Monday, over 2,100 requests for assistance had been received, and more than 2,000 buildings are at risk of collapse.
Local medical sources reported that on Tuesday, at least eight people, including a father and his 13-year-old son, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Strip. The reduction in food and humanitarian aid supplies, according to the source, continues to worsen the situation for Gaza's residents.
Hamilton is known for his support of humanitarian and charitable initiatives. In 2021, he founded Mission 44, an organization that helps young people access careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
