Washington, 22 November 2025 (Agencies): A controversial American private military subcontractor, UG Solutions, is actively recruiting former soldiers for deployment to Gaza, raising alarm over its past record of violence at aid distribution sites. The firm, previously contracted by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is intensifying efforts to hire personnel for what it describes as “robust security” roles in the besieged territory.
According to a report by Drop Site News, UG Solutions plans to staff up to 15 new aid distribution sites under a proposal backed by President Donald Trump, which includes the creation of an international stabilisation force. The force, authorised by a 17 November UN Security Council resolution, will not operate under UN command but instead report to a new entity known as the Board of Peace, chaired by Trump. The board has been granted authority over Gaza’s security, reconstruction, and humanitarian operations.
A former US Army officer who interviewed for a role said recruits were told deployment could begin by December, with contracts offering up to $1,000 per day for armed guard duty. Internal emails seen by Drop Site News indicate the company is prequalifying candidates for operations in “high-threat environments.”
Jennifer Counter, UG Solutions’ vice president of government affairs, confirmed the firm was “preparing for a wide range of scenarios,” including “a robust security presence in support of humanitarian aid delivery.” She added that discussions with stakeholders were ongoing.
UG Solutions’ record in Gaza has drawn sharp criticism. Between May and October, when GHF operated with UG Solutions contractors, over 2,600 Palestinians were killed and more than 19,000 injured at or near aid distribution sites. Witnesses and video footage documented guards using live ammunition and stun grenades against civilians. Former contractor Anthony Aguilar resigned over the company’s conduct, describing the aid sites as “death traps” and accusing UG Solutions of serious abuses.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Israel is introducing new measures to restructure Gaza’s economy and society through digital systems and surveillance mechanisms. These include expanding mobile phone access, restricting cash circulation, and imposing financial penalties on Palestinian banks. Reconstruction plans reportedly involve the creation of gated communities in eastern Gaza, under strict Israeli oversight, with trade and transactions controlled through digital credit systems. Analysts warn such measures could fragment Gaza further, creating elite classes and internal displacement.
Despite a ceasefire agreement on 10 October, Israel has continued limited strikes in Gaza and restricted the entry of aid trucks, compounding humanitarian concerns.