

8/8/25 Tony Aguilar on the War Crimes He Witnessed in Gaza
15 snips Aug 9, 2025
Tony Aguilar, a former Green Beret and special forces soldier, shares his harrowing insights from his time as a contractor for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. He recounts chilling observations of war crimes committed against civilians by the IDF. Discussing the complex humanitarian challenges in Gaza, Aguilar contrasts the chaos he witnessed with official narratives. He also reflects on the moral implications of military actions and the ethical dilemmas faced by those who dare to speak out about the conflict.
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West Point And Special Forces Career
- Tony Aguilar entered West Point in 2000 and progressed from infantry to Special Forces over a 17+ year career.
- He deployed across Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Tajikistan, and Southeast Asia before retiring and contracting.
Joined Gaza Mission To Deliver Aid
- Tony Aguilar took a contractor role with UG Solutions to help distribute humanitarian aid into Gaza after retirement.
- He said he joined for the mission's intent to get food to civilians, not for the contracting company.
Water Was Not Supplied Or Contracted
- Tony Aguilar reported that GHF never distributed bottled water at any site during his service.
- He said water was not in the contract and cost arguments drove the choice to deliver only dried food.