American Security Company That Secured 'Humanitarian Gaza' Mission Seeks New Employees

SadaNews - A job vacancy page on the website of the American security company that deployed armed former military personnel in Gaza to guard aid sites managed by the now-defunct Gaza Humanitarian Foundation shows that it is looking to hire contractors who speak Arabic and have combat experience, according to Reuters.

'U.G. Solutions', based in North Carolina, which provided security services to the U.S. and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation last year, has yet to respond to a request for comment on the new job postings or clarify whether it plans new operations in the Gaza Strip or security operations elsewhere in the region.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which ceased operations after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in October, faced criticism from the United Nations and other international bodies for the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians attempting to access its aid sites.

This foundation bypassed the role of the United Nations and other established relief agencies operating in Gaza to distribute food supplies in areas often located far from most populations and close to Israeli forces. 'U.G. Solutions' provided contractors to the foundation to secure the transportation and distribution of aid.

The foundation defended its security approach during the months it operated in Gaza.

The potential return of 'U.G. Solutions' in any capacity to the sector could raise concerns among Palestinians there due to the violence that marred aid distribution processes by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation last year.

Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian NGO Network that engages with the United Nations and international humanitarian agencies said: "The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and those behind it have blood on their hands, and we do not welcome their return to Gaza."

'Preferred Security Company'

When the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ceased its operations, 'U.G. Solutions' stated it would remain the "preferred security company for assisting those focused on reconstruction and aid delivery", as outlined in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the sector.

One of the advertised job positions on the company's website, which is for an International Humanitarian Security Officer, includes "securing essential infrastructure, facilitating humanitarian efforts, and ensuring stability in an active environment." Preferred qualifications include proficiency in using "light weapons".

Another position is for females only, a Cultural Support Officer to ensure "aid distribution is safe, effective, and culturally appropriate."

Both positions indicate that 'U.G. Solutions' seeks to hire many employees, but the number has not been specified. Among the qualifications that increase the chances of securing both positions is proficiency in Arabic, and for the Security Officer position, they should have four or more years of active service experience.

The job descriptions did not specify the work location and did not mention Gaza. It is unclear if the company is related to operations in other Arabic-speaking areas outside the Strip.

Trump's Plan

Moreover, Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip outlines increasing humanitarian aid and Israel's withdrawal after Hamas surrenders its weapons and reconstruction under the supervision of a "Peace Council" led by the U.S. president.

The council is set to hold a meeting in Washington next week expected to be for fundraising and discussing other matters. This funding will help finance a plan devised by Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, for the phased reconstruction of Gaza starting from Rafah in an area under Israeli military control.

Rafah is where the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation established three of its four aid distribution sites, drawing Palestinians in dire need of food.

Health officials in Gaza and the United Nations stated that Israeli forces killed hundreds of Palestinians who tried to seek aid from the foundation's sites. The United Nations described the foundation's operations as inherently dangerous and violating humanitarian principles that require safe distribution of aid.

The Israeli army acknowledged that some Palestinians, the number of whom was not specified, were harmed. It stated its soldiers fired to control crowds and counter direct threats, and that it adjusted the procedures it followed after those incidents.

'U.G. Solutions' will hire at least 15 employees in the defense department, including the International Humanitarian Security Officer and the Cultural Support Officer.

The company specified that the work locations for these two positions are "around the world", while the remaining 13 jobs are "remote" within the United States with travel requirements.