F1 star Lewis Hamilton visits Egypt-Gaza border

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British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton (C) listens to North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer (R) during his visit to the the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip on Nov. 10, 2026. (Credit: AFP)

Add as preferred on Google Formula One star Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah border crossing on Tuesday and met aid workers delivering assistance to the Gaza Strip, according to an Egyptian government statement.North Sinai governor "Khaled Megawer took Lewis Hamilton on a visit to the Rafah land crossing to learn about the Egyptian efforts to support the Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip," the statement read.Video shared by Megawer's office showed the seven-time world champion greeting aid workers and learning about their efforts to get supplies into Gaza, where this week heavy rains swept away tens of thousands of tents.According to a truce struck by Israel and Hamas last year, at least 600 trucks of aid per day should enter Gaza, where more than two million Palestinians are facing a severe humanitarian crisis followed by three years of... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook

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