Bad Faith Episode 500 - A Witness to War Crimes: GHF Whistleblower Calls Out Genocide for Profit (w/ Anthony Aguilar)
Aug 14, 2025
Retired U.S. Special Forces officer Anthony Aguilar shares his eye-opening experiences as a whistleblower on humanitarian aid in Gaza. He reveals the chaos and mismanagement faced by contractors, detailing how well-funded initiatives often fell short of delivering aid, with violence erupting at distribution sites. Aguilar condemns the disconnect between lavish living conditions for contractors and the starvation of Palestinians. His insights spark a discussion on the ethical implications of private military involvement in humanitarian crises and the urgent need for accountability.
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Hasty Recruitment And Arrival
- Anthony Aguilar describes being recruited quickly by UG Solutions and flown to Israel within days to work in Gaza.
- He arrived at Gaza distribution sites on May 24 and immediately questioned the project's planning and purpose.
Site Placement Suggests Forced Displacement
- Distribution sites were deliberately placed near active combat operations, which increased civilian risk.
- Aguilar interprets this placement as deliberate forced internal displacement, not mere incompetence.
Smell Of Death And Inadequate Rations
- Aguilar recounts the unforgettable smell of death and pervasive starvation he witnessed near Gaza City.
- He observed aid packages of dried goods requiring water while no water was provided to cook or drink.