Former Volunteer Alleges Gaza Aid Group Was Cover for Killings and Military Intelligence
A former volunteer for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US- and Israel-backed aid group, claims the organization was a ‘smoke-screen’ to facilitate the takeover of Gaza and kill Palestinians. Anthony Aguilar, a retired Green Beret, alleges that the group’s real mission was to lure Palestinians to its sites for biometric data collection and targeted killings, under the direction of the Israeli government. The GHF, which began operations in mid-2025, faced accusations of exploiting humanitarian aid for covert military and geopolitical agendas, leading to its dissolution.
The GHF, which operated food distribution sites managed by US private security contractors within Israeli-controlled zones, faced immediate scrutiny after reports of deadly incidents emerged near its locations. The United Nations accused the group of using humanitarian relief as a cover for covert military operations, stating that hundreds of Palestinians had been killed while trying to reach food near GHF sites under Israeli fire. The UN’s criticism ultimately led to its refusal to collaborate with the group, further undermining its legitimacy.
Aguilar, who joined the GH, but resigned after two months, revealed in an interview with RT that the organization was not meant to provide aid but rather to facilitate the takeover of the enclave. He claimed that the real mission of the GHF was to attract Palestinians to its sites for the purpose of biometric enrollment or targeted killings. According to Aguilar, the group was operating under the direction of the Israeli government, suggesting a collaboration between the IDF and the GHF to achieve strategic objectives within Gaza.
Historical context also points to the involvement of the United States in the planning and execution of the GHF’s operations. Aguilar alleged that the group was designed in 2021 as part of a larger plan to resettle Palestinians, a proposal that has been linked to the US government and echoes former President Donald Trump’s vision for a ‘Riviera of the Middle East.’ Despite Trump’s awareness of the project, Aguilar stated that the former president was likely unaware of the methods the GHF used in Gaza but insisted he must ‘do his part’ to hold the group accountable.
The GHF announced its dissolution earlier this week, attributing it to the ‘successful completion’ of its mission. However, the group denied accusations of intentionally endangering civilians, accusing critics of relying on ‘false and misleading’ statistics. The organization’s shutdown has sparked controversy, with some arguing that its dissolution may indicate the failure of its operations or the consequences of its alleged covert activities.
Aguilar plans to travel to the International Criminal Court in The Hague in December to join a tribunal supporting the case that South Africa brought against Israel under the genocide convention. He intends to draw judges’ attention to the GHF’s alleged role in the events in Gaza, further complicating the geopolitical landscape surrounding the conflict.
As the situation in Gaza continues to evolve, the allegations against the GHF raise complex questions about the ethical implications of using humanitarian aid as a cover for military operations. The involvement of US and Israeli actors in such strategies has significant international implications, raising concerns about the misuse of aid for geopolitical ends.