Hamilton visits Rafah, Says "Assalamualaikum” To Aid Workers, Faces Performative Backlash

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton visited Egypt's Rafah crossing on 10 November, touring Egyptian Red Crescent warehouses and meeting aid workers to learn how humanitarian supplies are prepared for Gaza.

He had previously visited Jordan with the British Red Cross to meet teams preparing aid for Gaza.

Some netizens questioned Hamilton's motives, calling his visit performative and pointing to his relationship with Kim Kardashian and the controversy surrounding SKIMS.

Others defended Hamilton, arguing that at least he was willing to visit Rafah and draw attention to Gaza, when many other celebrities remained silent.

In November 2025, SKIMS announced an exclusive partnership with Israeli retailer Factory 54's parent company, Irani Corp, drawing boycott calls.

Kardashian also faced criticism over her October 7 statement and her 2024 response, Free everybody, to a Free Palestine protester.