Investigating Claims of Live Ammunition Use by US Contractors in Gaza: What Are They Not Telling Us?

The recent Associated Press report alleging that American contractors guarding Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution points used live ammunition and stun grenades against desperate Palestinians demands a rigorous examination. Despite categorical denials from GHF and Israeli military officials, unsettling video evidence and firsthand contractor accounts paint a troubling picture of reckless and dangerous practices under the guise of humanitarian aid. GHF’s swift dismissal of the AP’s claims as "categorically false" rests heavily on time-stamped footage they control and witness statements favorable to their narrative. Yet, the AP report is substantiated by multiple sources including anonymous contractors exposing what they...