Lewis Hamilton says ‘Israel’s genocide in Gaza is appalling’ after Rafah visit
Summary
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt’s Rafah crossing and aid facilities near Gaza, where he saw aid trucks waiting to enter and spoke with aid workers. He called on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza and described the situation as appalling; Israel denies accusations of genocide and says its military campaign targets Hamas.Key Facts
- Hamilton visited the Rafah crossing and Egyptian Red Crescent aid warehouses near El Arish on Tuesday.
- He said he saw food trucks waiting at the crossing and that some faced lengthy delays.
- Hamilton said he saw sleeping bags, first aid kits, medical equipment, wheelchairs and footballs among items rejected at a nearby logistics centre.
- He urged Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and allow aid trucks into Gaza.
- The agreed minimum for aid deliveries is 600 trucks a day, but deliveries remain below that level.
- Israel strongly denies accusations of genocide and says its military campaign in Gaza targets Hamas militants.
- Hamilton founded Mission 44 in 2021, a charity that supports young people and works to improve access to education and employment.
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