Lewis Hamilton Condemns Gaza Genocide After Rafah Visit, Urges World Not to Get Used to Palestinian’s Suffering

F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has taken to social media to speak out against the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

In an Instagram post, Lewis shared his thoughts on the situation, highlighting the injustice of people being denied their basic rights to freedom, safety and dignity.

Lewis Hamilton peaks Out on Gaza Genocide Following Visit to Rafah Border

During his visit to Rafah border to meet Gaza aid workers, Lewis also recalled seeing walls stretching for miles, which he said were built to keep Palestinians confined. He also condemned the ongoing situation in Gaza, describing it as an “injustice” that denies people their basic rights and dignity.

“Standing there, outside what felt like an open-air prison, all I could think about was getting in to help.

“The past three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza is appalling. It’s an injustice for people to be denied their freedom, their safety and their dignity. No human being should be treated as though their life matters less,” he added.

“I don’t want us to get used to Gaza’s suffering”

Lewis also called on Israel to fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire and allow humanitarian aid trucks to enter Gaza without further excuses. He also saw food trucks lined up at the border, ready to deliver supplies, but they were either being turned away or facing long delays.

He recalled speaking to the first truck driver in line, who told him that he had already been waiting for more than 12 hours.

“I saw food trucks lined up ready to go, but they’re regularly not allowed in or face major delays. The first driver in line that I spoke to had already been waiting over 12 hours.

“At the nearby logistics centre, I saw the hard work of the aid workers, but I also saw what gets rejected for crazy reasons. Sleeping bags, first aid kits, medical equipment, wheelchairs, even footballs for kids,” he wrote.

He also spoke about the helplessness many people feel when witnessing the situation, urging others not to become used to to the suffering in Gaza.

“I know so many people feel that same helplessness. That same need to do something rather than just watch. I don’t want us to get used to their suffering. I don’t want us to look away,” he added.

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know down in the comments!

Also read: Lewis Hamilton Spotted Lepaking With Students & Staff of SMK Seri Keramat in Ampang