An investigation by BBC News has revealed that members of the Infidels Motorcycle Club (MC), a U.S.-based biker gang known for its anti-Islamic rhetoric, are serving as armed security contractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution sites.

The move has drawn sharp criticism from Palestinian advocates and human rights organizations, who warn it exacerbates violence and undermines humanitarian efforts in the war-torn territory.

The Infidels MC, founded by Iraq War veterans in 2006 and openly identifying as modern-day “Crusaders,” is employed by UG Solutions, a private security contractor approved by the Trump administration and Israel to protect GHF operations. BBC reports indicate that ten Infidels MC members work at GHF sites, seven in senior roles, overseeing operations where over 1,135 Palestinians, including women and children, have died since May 2025. UG Solutions has acknowledged firing “warning shots” to disperse crowds, raising concerns about their involvement in civilian casualties.

Known for anti-Muslim hostility, the Infidels MC’s former logo featured a Punisher skull with the Arabic word “kafir” (unbeliever), and the group has openly mocked Islamic traditions. Critics argue their presence in Gaza—a predominantly Muslim region already suffering from Israel’s military assaults and blockade-induced famine—is reckless and dangerous.

“Putting the Infidels biker club in charge of humanitarian aid in Gaza is like putting the KKK in charge of aid in Sudan,” said Edward Ahmed Mitchell, deputy director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).

The operation is led by Johnny “Taz” Mulford, a former U.S. Army sergeant with a criminal record, who recruited at least 40 Infidels MC members into leadership positions earning up to $1,580 per day. Former military personnel have criticized the operation as chaotic and unfit for such a sensitive humanitarian mission.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, led by evangelical Johnnie Moore, has faced widespread scrutiny. Despite claims of distributing over 108 million meals, the UN and other aid agencies have boycotted GHF operations for failing to maintain neutrality and safety standards. UN reports describe GHF sites as “death traps,” with more than 1,850 Palestinians killed while seeking aid amid Israel’s blockade.

Recent violence has intensified the humanitarian crisis. On September 3, over 70 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza. The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has declared Israel’s attacks—including assaults on aid and healthcare facilities—constitute genocide, citing tens of thousands of child deaths and deliberate starvation.

Human rights groups and Palestinian advocates are calling for immediate removal of Infidels MC members and UG Solutions from Gaza aid operations. They insist that neutral organizations, such as the UN, must regain control to prevent further civilian deaths.

“The involvement of extremists in humanitarian work in Gaza is not only unethical—it is a direct threat to Palestinian lives,” said a spokesperson for the Palestinian Solidarity Network.

As Gaza faces famine, escalating violence, and restricted aid access, the presence of anti-Muslim contractors continues to fuel tension and endanger civilians, highlighting the urgent need for accountable and impartial humanitarian intervention. (ILKHA)