US talks for 'controversial' security company to return to Gaza Strip as part of Trump's plan

The American security company 'UG Solutions', which previously operated in the Gaza Strip, has revealed that it is in advanced talks with the 'Peace Council' sponsored by US President Donald Trump. These consultations aim to define a future role for the company in securing humanitarian operations and reconstruction within the Strip, as part of the new American vision to end the war.

These moves come after the company sparked widespread controversy and sharp international criticism from the United Nations, due to the bloody scenes witnessed at its aid distribution points earlier. The company's name has been linked to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which faced accusations of responsibility for the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians who tried to access food supplies in areas where the Israeli army was present.

A spokesman for the security company confirmed that proposals and information have already been submitted to the Peace Council, the body established by Trump to advance his political plan in the region. The spokesman indicated that the proposal received initial approval, pending the final determination of the security priorities of the Council, which oversees the transitional phase in Gaza.

In a related context, informed sources reported that talks have been ongoing for several weeks with multiple security entities, including 'UG Solutions', without reaching a final agreement so far. These entities seek to form a security force capable of operating in a complex environment, especially with the increasing incidents of looting humanitarian shipments and diverting their routes in conflict areas.

For their part, Palestinian officials expressed grave concern about the return of these private security companies to operate in the Strip, considering that their history is linked to violence against civilians. Amjad Al-Shawa, head of the Palestinian NGO Network, stated that these entities are absolutely unwelcome, emphasizing that the blood of Palestinians shed at their sites is still present in memory.

Despite the criticism, the company defended its security record, claiming that the role of its armed contractors was limited to direct site security without interfering with the movements of the Israeli army or Palestinian factions. The company claimed that the need for it increased due to the inability of humanitarian organizations to protect their convoys from the ongoing security chaos in operational areas.

Reports indicate that the company has already begun recruiting new contractors with combat experience and Arabic language skills to work in as-yet-unannounced locations. Recruitment conditions include proficiency in the use of light weapons, in addition to job requests for females under the title of 'cultural support officers' to ensure proper aid distribution.

These security moves are closely linked to Trump's plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip in stages, starting from the city of Rafah in the south. The 'Peace Council' is scheduled to hold an expanded meeting in Washington next week to raise the necessary funds to finance these projects supervised by Jared Kushner, the US President's son-in-law.

In previous reports, the United Nations described the operations of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as 'inherently dangerous', as they violate the basic principles of humanitarian work that require safe distribution. The international organization explained that relying on private security companies in military contact areas often leads to catastrophic results for the lives of unarmed civilians.

For its part, the Israeli army admitted that Palestinians were injured during previous distribution operations, claiming that its soldiers fired to control crowds and confront what it described as 'direct threats'. Military sources confirmed that they made changes to field operating procedures after those bloody incidents that sparked widespread international outrage.

'UG Solutions' aspires to become the 'preferred security partner' in Gaza, based on its previous experience working with institutions supported by the US administration. The company's ambitions are not limited to the Palestinian territories, as it revealed plans to expand into Syria to provide security services in the vital oil and gas sector there.

The biggest challenge to these plans remains the widespread Palestinian popular and institutional rejection of the presence of armed foreign security contractors within cities. Observers believe that involving private security companies in the humanitarian file may further complicate the field situation and lead to more bloody clashes with local residents.

In the absence of an official response from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to recent press inquiries, questions remain about the nature of the mandate granted to these companies. Human rights circles fear that working under the umbrella of the 'Peace Council' may be a cover for escaping legal accountability for any future violations that may occur against civilians.

Finally, the Palestinian street awaits the results of the upcoming Washington meeting, which will largely determine the features of the security and civil administration of the Strip in the coming period. With American companies insisting on returning, fears are growing that humanitarian aid will be turned into a tool for security and political control, away from recognized international frameworks.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and those behind it have Palestinian blood on their hands and are not welcome to return to Gaza.