Palestinian Fan Whose Family Hosted Lewis Hamilton Pens Heartfelt Note: ‘I Will Never Forget This Moment’

A Palestinian fan whose family hosted Lewis Hamilton in Egypt on Wednesday has shared an emotional note for the Briton, sharing that she is ‘grateful’ for the meeting. She thanked Hamilton for using his voice and platform to support Palestine and bring more attention to the situation in Gaza.

“I am so grateful for this meeting. I will never forget it,” the fan wrote via Instagram on Wednesday.

“You truly inspired me more than words can express. Thank you for using your voice to support Palestine and for standing with its people. You are such an incredible person, not only a champion but also a beautiful soul.

“One of the best, in every way. I will never forget this moment. Thank you for everything,” she added.

Hamilton also gifted a box of chocolates and a couple of signed Ferrari F1 hats to the fan and her family during his visit.

Hamilton arrived in Egypt on Tuesday, first visiting the Rafah border crossing and the Egyptian Red Crescent’s logistical hubs and warehouses in the region. The organization works to send humanitarian aid into Gaza through the only border crossing between Egypt and Palestine.

Hamilton also met up with the aid workers as well as the North Sinai Governor Khaled Megawer, as he enquired about Egypt’s efforts to send relief to Gaza. The seven-time F1 world champion also visited the INARA education center in Cairo, where he met with displaced Palestinian children currently living in Egypt.

Lewis Hamilton Calls on Israel to ‘Fulfill Its Obligations’ Following Rafah Visit

Following his visit to the Rafah border crossing, Hamilton took to Instagram on Wednesday, November 11, and wrote that Israel must ‘fulfill its obligations’ by letting more aid cross into Gaza under the parameters set within the ceasefire. He added that the country can have no excuse to deny medical and food supplies to the people in Palestine.

“Israel needs to fulfill its obligations under the ceasefire and let the aid trucks in. No excuse,” wrote Hamilton.

“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.

Hamilton also took a strong stance in his statement, writing that the ‘past three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza are appalling’. He added that no human beings should be treated the way the people of Gaza are being treated, as they are being denied ‘their freedom, safety and dignity’.

Hamilton also shared his experience from the border, noting that numerous trucks filled with supplies are lined up at the border waiting to cross into Palestine once allowed by Israel.

Lewis Hamilton Visited Doctors and Aid Workers in Jordan in January

In January, Hamilton made a visit to another one of Palestine’s neighboring countries, Jordan. During this visit, he met with doctors and aid workers of the Jordan Red Crescent, who were also working to support and bring more humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The 41-year-old described his time in Jordan as ‘life-changing ‘, as he explained how a feeling of ‘hopelessness’ was not what he took away after witnessing the situation on the ground.

“What resonated the most was the spirit of resilience and humanity. The spirit of the families fighting for their survival. The spirit of doctors working tirelessly to save them,” Hamilton wrote via Instagram.

Hamilton also acknowledged the British Red Cross, the Jordan Red Crescent and the Palestine Red Crescent for their work in providing aid to Palestinians.

The Ferrari F1 driver has been a longtime supporter of the Palestinian cause, and in October, ahead of the US Grand Prix, called for a ‘Free Palestine’ during a press conference in Austin.

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