Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza on Tuesday, describing the situation as an appalling genocide that has lasted for three years.
Writing on Instagram, the British driver criticized the systematic denial of freedom, safety, and dignity for Palestinians. He stated that no human being should be subjected to treatment that suggests their life matters less than others.
Hamilton traveled to Egypt on Tuesday to visit the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing. During the trip, he also toured Egyptian Red Crescent aid warehouses located in El Arish.
Aid workers briefed the Ferrari driver on the ongoing preparations and coordination required for humanitarian deliveries destined for the besieged Palestinian territory.
Hamilton described seeing miles of barriers constructed to confine Palestinians. Standing outside what he characterized as an open-air prison, he felt a strong desire to enter and assist.
Food trucks were lined up and prepared to enter Gaza but faced regular prevention or extensive delays at the border, according to Hamilton. He spoke with one driver who had already waited more than 12 hours.
At a nearby logistics center, Hamilton commended the dedication of aid workers. He said that essential supplies were frequently rejected for what he termed crazy reasons.
Among the rejected items were sleeping bags, first-aid kits, medical equipment, wheelchairs, and footballs intended for children.
Hamilton called on Israel to fulfill its obligations under the ceasefire and permit aid trucks to enter without excuses. He also encouraged the public to maintain attention on the suffering of Palestinians and to convert feelings of helplessness into concrete action.
He acknowledged that many individuals share a similar sense of helplessness and a desire to intervene rather than merely observe. He wants people to avoid growing accustomed to the suffering or looking away.
