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Lewis Hamilton arrives in North Sinai to support Gaza relief efforts

He landed at Al-Arish International Airport on Tuesday on a humanitarian visit to follow the aid effort for the Gaza Strip.

Lewis Hamilton arrives in North Sinai to support Gaza relief efforts
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Lewis Hamilton arrived at Al-Arish International Airport in North Sinai governorate on Tuesday 10 November 2026, on a humanitarian visit dedicated to following the relief effort for the Gaza Strip.

He was received on arrival by Major General Dr Khaled Megawer, Governor of North Sinai.

Lewis Hamilton in a meeting with the Governor of North Sinai
Hamilton with Major General Dr Khaled Megawer, Governor of North Sinai.

The visit programme

  1. Rafah land crossing

    An inspection of the crossing, to see first-hand how humanitarian and medical aid is received and how its entry is coordinated.

  2. Logistics centres

    A visit to the Egyptian Red Crescent's main warehouses in Al-Arish, to follow the sorting and preparation of relief shipments.

Lewis Hamilton among aid workers and media in North Sinai
The programme covers the Rafah crossing and the Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses in Al-Arish.

The visit is part of Hamilton's continued efforts to use his global profile in support of humanitarian causes, and to call for more support for people affected in conflict zones.

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