US Green Beret Alleges IDF War Crimes in Gaza, Condemns American Contractors

Retired US Army Green Beret Anthony Aguilar claims he witnessed war crimes by Israeli forces and American contractors in Gaza. Aguilar, who worked as a contractor at an aid distribution point, described seeing Israeli forces fire at crowds and use indiscriminate force. He also condemned the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, where he worked, for being amateurish and criminal in their operations. The GHF has denied Aguilar's allegations, calling him a disgruntled former contractor.

A retired US Army Green Beret, Anthony Aguilar, has made shocking allegations against Israeli forces and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in Gaza. Aguilar, who worked as a contractor at a GHF aid distribution point, claims to have witnessed Israeli forces firing at crowds and using indiscriminate force. He also criticized the GHF for being amateurish and criminal in their operations.

Aguilar's allegations come amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides engaging in military operations. The US and Israel have been advocating for the GHF to replace the United Nations in Gaza, accusing the UN of bias and collusion with Hamas.

The GHF has denied Aguilar's allegations, labeling him a disgruntled former contractor. They claim that the allegations are false and have no basis in reality. The IDF is currently reviewing the allegations and has announced plans to renew airdrops of humanitarian aid and establish humanitarian corridors for UN convoys.

A group of Democratic senators led by Sen. Chris Van Hollen is urging the Trump administration to suspend American financial support for the GHF. They expressed grave concerns about the way the GHF delivers food aid to Gazans and the high number of civilian casualties near its distribution sites.

The conflicting accounts highlight the complexity of aid efforts amid active conflict and underscore the need for independent investigations into civilian casualties near humanitarian sites.

References:
[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy8k8045nx9o
[2] https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-07-26/ty-article/i-witnessed-war-crimes-in-gaza-u-s-veteran-and-former-ghf-worker-tells-bbc/00000198-47e0-d6be-a1bd-4ffd67f90000
[3] https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/gaza-starvation-senate-democrats-urge-u-s-to-stop-funding-ghf-resume-support-for-un/