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Fri 22 Aug 2025 7:31 am - Jerusalem Time

American report: Accusations against "American contractors" for shooting at aid seekers in Gaza

In a shocking report published by CBS News, the involvement of American military contractors, alongside the Israeli occupation army, in random and deadly shootings of Palestinian civilians attempting to obtain humanitarian aid in the besieged Gaza Strip has been revealed.

The witness, who was given the pseudonym "Mike" for his protection, worked as a truck driver for an American logistics company, only to discover that his mission was part of the operations of the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation," a U.S. and Israeli-backed entity that has replaced the United Nations in distributing aid since last May.

"Mike" provided the network with secret videos documenting heavy gunfire, confirming that the bullets were aimed at civilians, stating: "It took two or three days for me to realize that they were actually shooting at people; they weren't shooting at fighters."

When asked if the shots were merely warning shots, "Mike" firmly replied: "No, they are random," emphasizing that he witnessed both occupation soldiers and American contractors firing.

Mike's testimony aligns with statements issued by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, which indicate that more than 1,800 Palestinians have been killed while trying to obtain food since the onset of the crisis, including at least 1,000 people who were killed near the sites of the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation."

CBS News also documented near-daily shooting incidents at those sites, with other former American contractors reporting similar observations, raising concerns about the behavior of these contractors.

Mike described the scenes of despair he witnessed, saying: "I have never seen a crowd act with such intensity and desperation," noting that Palestinians were gathering hours before the sites opened in hopes of obtaining food.

In contrast, the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" categorically denied these accusations, describing them as "completely unfounded," asserting that its contractors did not shoot at civilians.

The Israeli occupation army denied intentionally shooting at civilians but confirmed that it is investigating recent reports of civilians being harmed at the foundation's sites, pledging to take immediate action against any violations.

"Mike," who has returned to his country, concluded his remarks by saying: "I will not be able to rest easy if I don't say something. These atrocities should not happen."

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American report: Accusations against "American contractors" for shooting at aid seekers in Gaza

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