
The Chris Hedges Report GHF Contractor Tells All On Genocidal Israeli 'Aid' Plan (w/ Anthony Aguilar) | The Chris Hedges Report
Sep 3, 2025
Anthony Aguilar, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former Green Beret, shares chilling insights from his time in Gaza, where he worked as a subcontractor for a humanitarian group. He reveals the stark contrast between the façade of aid and the reality of military operations backing it. Aguilar discusses the pervasive destruction and human rights violations he witnessed, alongside the militarization of humanitarian efforts. His frontline stories underscore the desperation faced by civilians and highlight the troubling tactics deployed by Israeli forces, shedding light on the complexities of providing aid in such conflict zones.
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Scale Of Destruction And Famine
- Aguilar says Gaza's destruction and disregard for international law exceed anything he saw in Iraq, Afghanistan, or elsewhere.
- He declares northern Gaza in a state of famine and massive starvation across the territory.
Overweaponized Security Teams
- Aguilar says contractors were armed and equipped far beyond what humanitarian security requires.
- He contrasts issued fully automatic Israeli IWI weapons with U.S. service rifle norms, noting lethality over necessity.
Contract Structure And Staffing
- GHF operates through a shell-like structure with Safe Reach Solutions as the prime contractor and UG Solutions providing armed security.
- Initial UG contract had ~275 armed American contractors and later expanded as other partners withdrew.

