Lewis Hamilton Calls for Israel to Let Aid Trucks Into Gaza

“Israel needs to fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire and let the aid trucks in. No excuse,” Lewis Hamilton said on Tuesday.

The seven-time Formula One world champion visited Egypt’s Rafah border crossing and Egyptian Red Crescent aid warehouses to witness humanitarian relief efforts bound for the Gaza Strip, Sky Sports reported.

Hamilton’s visit comes as the UN World Food Programme reports that two-thirds of Gaza’s population is struggling to access sufficient food. While a US-backed ceasefire remains in place, Israeli strikes have continued, and aid reaching the territory remains far below the agreed-upon minimum of 600 trucks per day, according to The Guardian.

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The driver, who recently finished ninth at the Sao Paulo GP, used his platform to criticize the logistics of the relief effort. He noted that he saw food trucks lined up and ready to move, yet they frequently face major delays or are denied entry.

The situation at the border remains a point of intense dispute between international observers and Israeli leadership. Hamilton reported seeing essential supplies—including medical equipment, wheelchairs, and even footballs for children—being rejected for what he described as “crazy reasons.”

Rafah: Lewis Hamilton visits Gaza aid operations at Egypt border crossing — National Herald

“The past three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza is appalling. It’s an injustice for people to be denied their freedom, their safety and their dignity. No human being should be treated as though their life matters less.”

Hamilton posted on Instagram.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied that Israel is delaying the entry of supplies. According to Sky Sports, Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the deteriorating conditions, accusing the group of refusing to disarm and seizing aid for military purposes.

Lewis Hamilton Calls for Israel to Let Aid Trucks Into Gaza — Photo: The Guardian

This visit aligns with Hamilton’s long-standing involvement in social and charitable causes. In 2021, he established Mission 44, a charity focused on improving access to education and employment opportunities for young people, specifically within STEM fields, per Al Jazeera.

Hamilton has also been a vocal advocate for peace in various global conflicts. In October, he expressed a desire for peace in regions including Congo, Sudan, Syria, and Palestine, according to The Guardian.

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“I don’t want us to get used to their suffering. I don’t want us to look away,” Hamilton said.

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