

Democracy Now! 2025-07-29 Tuesday
Jul 29, 2025
Retired Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar, a former Green Beret with extensive humanitarian experience, joins Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, and Sadiq Mikhaeli, outreach director for B'Tselem, to discuss the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They highlight the escalating starvation, personal ethical dilemmas in aid distribution, and the troubling role of mercenaries in humanitarian missions. The conversation critically examines international responses, the political complexities surrounding the conflict, and the urgent need for accountability to alleviate civilian suffering.
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Whistleblower Reveals Gaza Aid Killings
- Anthony Aguilar witnessed Palestinians being fatally shot at Gaza aid sites by armed contractors.
- He resigned in protest against the unethical operation despite high pay and promotion offers.
Aid Sites Are Armed War Zones
- Gaza Humanitarian Foundation security contractors are armed with automatic weapons and armor-piercing rounds.
- The aid sites are deliberately set inside active combat zones, fenced with lethal razor wire, violating international law.
US Contractors Shoot Starving Civilians
- Anthony Aguilar filmed US contractors shooting unarmed Palestinians at a Gaza aid site.
- The shooters cheered their kills, revealing lethal force used against starving civilians.