Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza, weeks after calling for a ‘free Palestine’

Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt’s Rafah crossing to learn how humanitarian aid is prepared and sent to Palestinians in Gaza. The visit follows his recent call for “free Palestine” and for greater attention to conflicts including those in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Syria.

Hamilton met North Sinai governor Major General Khaled Megawer and Red Crescent volunteers in Arish, where local reports said he was due to tour aid facilities. Earlier this year, he visited a hospital and aid-packing centre in Jordan, describing the experience as “life changing” and urging humanitarian organisations to be allowed to reach people in need in Gaza.