Bad Faith Episode 500 - A Witness to War Crimes: GHF Whistleblower Calls Out Genocide for Profit (w/ Anthony Aguilar)
Aug 14, 2025
Retired U.S. Special Forces officer Anthony Aguilar shares his eye-opening experiences as a whistleblower on humanitarian aid in Gaza. He reveals the chaos and mismanagement faced by contractors, detailing how well-funded initiatives often fell short of delivering aid, with violence erupting at distribution sites. Aguilar condemns the disconnect between lavish living conditions for contractors and the starvation of Palestinians. His insights spark a discussion on the ethical implications of private military involvement in humanitarian crises and the urgent need for accountability.
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Experts Rejected The Plan; Contract Still Approved
- Aguilar says State Department approval ignored experts who flagged the plan as insufficient.
- He reports reviewers recommended against funding, yet the $30M grant proceeded with minimal oversight.
GHF Operating Far Below UN Capacity
- Aguilar estimates GHF is operating at roughly three percent of UNRWA's prior capacity.
- He emphasizes this extreme shortfall contributes directly to ongoing starvation.
Contractors In Luxury While Locals Went Hungry
- Aguilar describes Palestinian site workers arriving with no shelter, water, or food and GHF staff staying in luxury Israeli hotels.
- Contractors earned $1,200–$1,500 daily plus per diem while local workers were unpaid and unsupported.