A BBC investigation has revealed that UG Solutions, a private US security contractor, has been using members of the Infidels Motorcycle Club, a biker gang with a history of anti-Muslim rhetoric, to guard food distribution sites in Gaza. At least 10 gang members, including senior leaders, were recruited to oversee operations at aid centers run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
The revelations are alarming given the group’s background. The Infidels MC, formed by US veterans in 2006, openly identifies with the Crusader era, uses anti-Muslim symbols, and has hosted events mocking Islam. Human rights advocates have compared their presence in Gaza to “putting the KKK in charge of delivering humanitarian aid,” warning it risks fueling violence and deepening mistrust among local communities.
UG Solutions has defended its hiring practices, saying all employees undergo background checks and that it does not screen for personal hobbies or affiliations. However, with over 1,100 civilians killed near aid sites since May, most reportedly by Israeli forces, critics argue that controversial hires like these only worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis.
Observers also fear that the presence of such groups could damage the credibility of international aid efforts. In a region where humanitarian organizations already struggle with accusations of bias and political interference, linking aid distribution to a group with a history of hostility toward Muslims risks undermining trust at a critical time.
