Dubai: Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has visited the Rafah crossing in Egypt to learn more about efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
The 41-year-old arrived at Arish International Airport in North Sinai on Tuesday, where he was received by governor Major General Khaled Megawer before travelling to the border area. Hamilton toured the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing and visited Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Arish, where relief supplies are prepared and coordinated before being sent to Gaza.
During the visit, Hamilton met aid workers and was briefed on Egypt’s role in facilitating humanitarian assistance. The trip comes weeks after the British driver called for greater awareness of conflicts around the world, including the situations in Palestine, Sudan, Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Speaking about the conflicts and the proposed African Grand Prix in Rwanda, Hamilton said people needed to educate themselves about the continent’s history and the impact of colonialism.
“I think we need to make sure we’re pushing to free Congo, free Sudan, free Syria, free Palestine. I think there’s a lot of peace that I’m hoping that at some stage we get to,” he said.
Hamilton also expressed hope that African nations would unite, adding that greater awareness could help spark conversations about the challenges facing the continent.
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