Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to learn about Gaza aid

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Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing to tour humanitarian aid facilities operated by the Egyptian Red Crescent.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing on Tuesday to observe humanitarian aid operations for Gaza. The 41-year-old arrived at Arish International Airport in North Sinai and met Egyptian officials before proceeding to the crossing.

Hamilton toured logistics warehouses operated by the Egyptian Red Crescent, which coordinates the supply of aid into Gaza. At the crossing, he greeted aid workers with the Arabic greeting 'Assalamu alaikum', meaning 'peace be upon you', and spoke with workers and officials. North Sinai governor Khaled Megawer said the visit was intended to help Hamilton learn about Egypt's efforts to send aid to the territory.

According to the Guardian, a ceasefire agreement reached last year has halted major combat operations in Gaza, but aid deliveries continue to fall far short of agreed minimums. The Guardian reports that Israeli forces have expanded their control of the territory from 53 per cent to at least 60 per cent, and that Israeli fire has killed at least 196 Palestinians, including children, according to a UN experts' commission.

Hamilton has previously spoken out about conflicts in the region. Last month, he called for peace in several areas, saying 'I think we need to make sure we're pushing to free Congo, free Sudan, free Syria, free Palestine.' The Guardian reports he has frequently posted on social media about children killed in Israeli airstrikes and called for a ceasefire.

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Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt’s Rafah crossing and Gaza aid facilitiesSeven-time F1 world champion tours border area and logistics warehouses operated by Egyptian Red Crescent Lewis Hamilton has visited Egypt’s Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip to meet organisations sending humanitarian aid to the territory. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has spoken out about conflict and humanitarian crises in the region, and has called for peace. He has frequently posted on social media about children killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and called for a ceasefire. Continue reading...Guardian World · 10 Nov, 15:39
Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to witness Gaza aid effortsLewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to witness Gaza aid effortsAl Jazeera · 10 Nov, 15:21
Lewis Hamilton visits Rafah crossing to discuss humanitarian aid for Gaza, weeks after calling for a 'free Palestine'The British F1 champion, 41, arrived at Arish International Airport in North Sinai on Tuesday where he met Egyptian officials ahead of a planned trip to the Gaza border.Daily Mail · 10 Nov, 14:34

In this story: Lewis Hamilton · Egyptian Red Crescent · Khaled Megawer · Gaza · Egypt · North Sinai

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