After Rafah visit, Lewis Hamilton demands Israel allows aid into Gaza, says there is no excuse
Reported by The Independent ·
Message after Rafah visit
He described the denial of freedom, safety and dignity to people in Gaza as an injustice. Hamilton wrote that no person should be treated as if their life has less value.
Aid delayed at the border
Hamilton said he saw food trucks waiting at the border, with regular hold-ups or lengthy delays. He also described a nearby logistics centre where items had been turned away.
Hamilton’s advocacy
Hamilton said he did not want people to become accustomed to the suffering or look away. The post followed his visit to the crossing and was addressed to his large Instagram audience.
The 41-year-old has supported humanitarian causes. He founded Mission 44 in 2021 to help young people and improve access to education and employment.
Key points
- Hamilton urged Israel to allow aid trucks into Gaza after visiting the Rafah crossing in Egypt.
- He said food trucks faced delays and listed supplies reportedly rejected at a nearby logistics centre.
- Hamilton called on Israel to meet its ceasefire obligations and said people should not look away from the suffering.
- He founded Mission 44 in 2021 to support young people and access to education and employment.