A controversial American security contractor implicated in fatal incidents at Gaza aid distribution points is negotiating an expanded operational role within the territory, according to a Reuters investigation. UG Solutions (UGS), a North Carolina-based firm operated by a former Green Beret with multiple security industry connections, is reportedly recruiting Arabic-speaking combat veterans for unspecified missions in the region.
Informed sources confirm the company is engaged in direct negotiations with the Board of Peace regarding future operations in Gaza. UGS previously provided security for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an Israeli- and US-backed aid organization that managed distribution centers where approximately 2,000 Palestinians died from gunshot wounds or crushing incidents before the foundation’s closure following ceasefire agreements.
The potential expansion of UGS’s responsibilities has raised significant concerns among Palestinian communities. Previous reports from Channel 12 featured whistleblower accounts alleging security personnel fired upon unarmed civilians seeking food assistance. Associated Press investigations have corroborated claims that UGS and another US firm, Safe Reach Solutions, employed live ammunition and stun grenades in Gaza operations.
Prior to its shutdown, the GHF faced formal warnings from 15 human rights and legal organizations about potential complicity in international law violations, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Israeli military acknowledged some Palestinian casualties at aid centers but withheld specific numbers while claiming procedural improvements.
Additional reporting reveals concerning connections between UGS personnel and extremist groups. One team leader, Johnny ‘Taz’ Mulford, was identified as a member of the Infidels Motorcycle Club, a US organization known for Islamophobic rhetoric.
Following GHF’s dissolution, UGS announced intentions to continue as a primary security provider for reconstruction and aid delivery initiatives aligned with former President Trump’s peace plan. The company’s current recruitment drive seeks Arabic speakers for roles including ‘international humanitarian officers’ requiring small arms proficiency and female-exclusive positions focused on ‘culturally appropriate aid distribution.’
The Board of Peace is scheduled to convene its inaugural meeting on February 19th, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto recently confirming attendance while preparing to deploy up to 8,000 troops as part of an international stabilization force. Board membership requires $1 billion contributions, with initial meetings expected to prioritize fundraising for Gaza’s reconstruction under ongoing Israeli military control.