Lewis Hamilton Visits Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing and Gaza Aid Facilities

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing and the Egyptian Red Crescent's logistics center in Al-Arish to meet with organizations delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing and the Egyptian Red Crescent's logistics warehouses in Al-Arish to examine humanitarian aid operations for Gaza firsthand. During the visit, Hamilton greeted aid workers by saying "As-salamu alaykum," shook hands with officials and workers, and briefly chatted with them.

North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer stated that the visit aimed for Hamilton to learn about Egypt's efforts to send aid to Gaza. This visit by Hamilton, who has previously spoken out against the conflicts in the region and called for a ceasefire, took place following his 400th career race at the São Paulo Grand Prix in Interlagos.