Lewis Hamilton launches scathing attack over Gaza aid crisis: 'No excuse'

F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has issued a statement criticising 'Israel's genocide in Gaza' and the aid crisis in the region.

The seven-time world champion has used the break between F1 races to pay a visit to Rafah, where he has been able to witness first-hand the humanitarian efforts being made.

The 41-year-old says he was shocked by what confronted him when he arrived in the area, and has now issued an impassioned plea for swift change.

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Lewis Hamilton rails against 'injustice' on Rafah visit

Writing on social media, the Ferrari superstar said: "The past three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza is appalling.

"It’s an injustice for people to being denied their freedom, their safety and their dignity. No human being should be treated as though their life matters less.

"I saw walls stretching for miles, built to keep them in. Standing there, outside what felt like an open-air prison, all I could think about was getting in to help."

Hamilton speaks of 'major delays' in aid operation

Hamilton wrote with great emotion about what he found when speaking to the people involved - impossible delays to get aid and supplies to the people who most need them.

"At Rafah border, I saw food trucks lined up ready to go, but they’re regularly not allowed in or face major delays," he continued.

"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."

'Israel needs to fulfil its obligations' - Hamilton

Hamilton put the onus squarely on Israel to play their part in easing the situation as he added: "Israel needs to fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire and let the aid trucks in. No excuse.

"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."

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