Hamilton visits Gaza aid crossing, calls genocide appalling

Hamilton tours Gaza aid crossing

Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, visited the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Tuesday. He toured aid warehouses and was briefed on how humanitarian supplies are prepared before entering Gaza.

Hamilton calls situation genocide

On Wednesday, Hamilton wrote on Instagram that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide. He said the past three years are appalling and that no human being should be treated as though their life matters less.

“The past three years of Israel's genocide in Gaza is appalling.”

Aid trucks face major delays

Hamilton saw food trucks lined up at the border but said they are regularly not allowed in or face major delays. The first driver he spoke to had already been waiting over twelve hours.

“At the Rafah border, I saw food trucks lined up ready to go, but they're regularly not allowed in or face major delays.”

Supplies rejected for unclear reasons

At the logistics centre, Hamilton saw aid workers reject items including sleeping bags, first aid kits, medical equipment, wheelchairs and footballs for children. He described these rejections as happening for crazy reasons.

“I also saw what gets rejected for crazy reasons. Sleeping bags, first aid kits, medical equipment, wheelchairs even footballs for kids.”

Hamilton demands Israel fulfil obligations

Hamilton called on Israel to fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire agreement and let aid trucks in.

“Israel needs to fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire and let the aid trucks in.”

Israel denies genocide allegations

Israel strongly denies accusations of genocide and says its military campaign in Gaza targets Hamas militants. Hamilton is fourth in the drivers' championship with three races remaining in the season.