US Biker Gang Guards Gaza Aid Sites Amid Security Controversy

A BBC investigation has revealed that the Infidels Motorcycle Club, a U.S. biker gang known for its anti-Islamic rhetoric and Crusader symbolism, is providing armed security at aid distribution sites in Gaza under contract with UG Solutions. Ten members, including seven in senior roles, oversee operations at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites, where over a thousand Palestinians have died amid chaotic conditions and deadly incidents involving security forces. The gang's presence, backed by Israel and the Trump administration, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and Muslim civil rights organizations, with comparisons made to putting the KKK in charge of aid in Sudan. UG Solutions defends its hires by emphasizing qualifications over personal beliefs, while GHF claims a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory conduct. The Infidels MC openly promotes anti-Muslim hate, including provocative social media posts and events like pig roasts during Ramadan, fueling concerns that their involvement exacerbates violence and undermines humanitarian efforts in the predominantly Muslim region. The gang is led by Johnny “Taz” Mulford, a former U.S. Army sergeant with a criminal record, who has recruited many members into leadership positions within the security operation.