Lewis Hamilton's visit to a Palestinian family's home in Egypt has sparked a fresh debate about his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, whose shapewear brand has opened stores in Israel. At the same time, others pushed back, urging people to focus on the family rather than his love life.
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion was hosted by the family on Wednesday, 11 November. A young woman from the family shared a selfie with him, writing: 'You truly inspired me more than words can express. Thank you for using your voice to support Palestine and for standing with its people.' She also shared photos of signed Ferrari caps and a box of chocolates he reportedly gave the family.
When her post reached Reddit, the replies soon turned to Kardashian. 'Love this, but the disconnect to dating Kim is so strange to me,' one commenter wrote.
Inside Hamilton's Trip to Egypt
On Tuesday, 10 November, Hamilton toured the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing and Egyptian Red Crescent aid warehouses in El Arish, North Sinai. He did not enter Gaza. On Wednesday, 11 November, he also met Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza at an educational centre in Cairo run by the aid group INARA.
He then posted a statement on Instagram. 'The past three years of Israel's genocide in Gaza is appalling. No human being should be treated as though their life matters less,' he wrote, an accusation Israel rejects. He said he had seen sleeping bags, wheelchairs, medical equipment and footballs meant for children turned away, adding: 'Israel needs to fulfil its obligations under the ceasefire and let the aid trucks in. No excuse.'
It followed an earlier trip to Jordan with the British Red Cross to see aid efforts for Gaza.
Why Kim Kardashian Keeps Coming Up
Hamilton and Kardashian have known each other for more than a decade. They were romantically linked in early 2026 and have since gone public with their relationship.
Beyond the relationship itself, Kardashian's business has drawn its own criticism. In November 2025, SKIMS announced its official launch in Israel through a partnership with the retail group behind Factory 54, with reported plans for up to 15 stores by the end of 2026. Its first standalone store opened at Tel Aviv's Ramat Aviv Mall in February. The move sparked boycott calls at the time.
Some commenters also questioned his sincerity. 'Hate that I feel like part of this is performative after the backlash he received from dating Kim,' one user wrote. 'I appreciate him using his platform to raise awareness but yeah doesn't seem as genuine anymore.'
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Fans Push Back on the Kim Talk
Plenty of others were frustrated that the family's story was being pushed aside. 'I hate that every thread about him ends up becoming about Kim rather than the people he's meeting and the story he's trying to convey,' one commenter wrote.
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Another pointed to how the visit landed with the people it was meant to help. 'The Palestinian response to Lewis' work at the Rafah border crossing has been overwhelmingly positive. To make that a footnote because of Kim seems odd,' they wrote.
The young woman who hosted him, meanwhile, did not address the debate. 'I will never forget this moment,' she wrote. 'Thank you for everything!'
