F1 Star Lewis Hamilton Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' in Gaza

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton visited the Rafah border crossing via Egypt on Wednesday and subsequently posted a strong condemnation of Israel on Instagram, including what the article describes as distorted details. Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 champion, criticized the walls at the Rafah crossing, despite them being built by Egypt. He also spoke about aid trucks "not entering Gaza," contradicting reports of numerous trucks entering through the Israeli side.

In his post, Hamilton wrote, "The last three years of genocide that Israel has carried out in Gaza are horrific. This is injustice. Denying people their freedom, their safety, and their dignity. No human should be treated as if their life is less important than another's." He described seeing "walls stretching for miles, built to keep them inside," and feeling like he was "outside what felt like an open prison."

Hamilton also stated, "At the Rafah crossing, I saw food trucks waiting to enter, but often not allowed in or facing significant delays." He mentioned speaking to a driver who had been waiting over 12 hours. He also observed the work of the Egyptian Red Crescent and noted items being rejected for seemingly incomprehensible reasons, including sleeping bags, first aid kits, medical equipment, wheelchairs, and even soccer balls for children.

"Israel must uphold its commitments under the ceasefire and allow aid trucks to enter. There is no excuse for this," Hamilton asserted. He concluded by expressing a desire not to become accustomed to the suffering and to avoid turning away or closing one's eyes.