Private Security Firm Under Scrutiny
A recent investigation has revealed that a private American security company contracted to guard food distribution centers in Gaza has been employing members of an anti-Islamic biker gang. The group, known as the Infidels Motorcycle Club (Infidels MC), has a documented history of Islamophobic rhetoric and provocative activities. Despite this, its members have been placed in senior security roles at aid sites where hundreds of Palestinians have died in chaotic food distribution incidents.
Infidels MC: From Veterans’ Club to Extremist Symbolism
Founded in 2006 by U.S. military veterans returning from the Iraq war, Infidels MC openly embraces a crusader identity. The gang’s symbol, a Crusader cross, references medieval Christian campaigns against Muslims in Jerusalem. Over the years, the group has hosted anti-Muslim events, including pig roasts during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, and has promoted inflammatory rhetoric on social media.
The gang’s Facebook page currently hosts anti-Muslim content and merchandise featuring crusader slogans such as “1095” — the year the First Crusade began. Critics argue that these messages glorify the mass killings of Muslims and Jews in Jerusalem during that era.
UG Solutions and Gaza Humanitarian Operations
The private firm UG Solutions (UGS), based in North Carolina, was contracted to provide armed security for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which operates food distribution sites in the besieged territory. According to sources, at least 40 of the 320 security staff deployed in Gaza were recruited from Infidels MC, with several holding senior positions overseeing crowd control and logistics.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation emphasized it has a “zero-tolerance policy” for discrimination but said it relies on diverse teams to ensure aid delivery. UGS, meanwhile, defended its hiring practices, claiming all contractors undergo background checks and are vetted for operational qualifications, not personal affiliations.
Controversial Figures in Key Roles
The BBC investigation identified Johnny “Taz” Mulford, a former U.S. Army sergeant, as the leading figure running UGS operations in Gaza. Mulford, who has tattoos of the Crusader cross and the date “1095,” previously faced military punishment for bribery and theft. Despite this, he was appointed “country team leader” for UGS in Gaza.
Other high-ranking Infidels MC members working for UGS include:
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Larry “J-Rod” Jarrett – Vice President of Infidels MC, overseeing logistics in Gaza.
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Bill “Saint” Siebe – The gang’s national treasurer, running security at a major GHF distribution site.
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Richard “A-Tracker” Lofton – A founding member of the gang, managing another site.
These men, along with several other Infidels MC members, now hold some of the best-paid positions within Gaza’s humanitarian security framework, earning up to $1,580 per day.
Rising Concerns from Civil Rights Groups
Muslim advocacy organizations have condemned the deployment of Infidels MC members to Gaza. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), compared the decision to “putting the KKK in charge of humanitarian aid in Sudan,” calling it reckless and dangerous.
“Placing openly anti-Muslim extremists in charge of desperate civilians was bound to result in violence — and tragically, that is exactly what has happened in Gaza,” Mitchell said.
Violence at Gaza Aid Sites
Since aid operations began in late May, more than 1,100 Palestinians — including children and women — have been killed near GHF sites, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). While the majority of the deaths are attributed to Israeli forces firing on crowds, there have also been allegations that private contractors contributed to unsafe conditions.
UG Solutions has denied that its staff directly fired on civilians but admitted that “warning shots” have been used to disperse large groups.
Social Media Posts Spark Outrage
Several contractors tied to Infidels MC have posted provocative images from Gaza. One photo showed a team of armed guards posing with a banner that read “Make Gaza Great Again,” echoing former U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan. Another contractor promoted T-shirts with slogans like “Embrace Violence” and “Surf all day, rockets all night – Gaza Summer 2025.”
Critics argue these messages reveal a disturbing lack of sensitivity toward the humanitarian crisis and fuel concerns about extremist motivations behind the security teams.
Calls for Accountability
As pressure mounts, both UG Solutions and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation face growing questions about their vetting processes and responsibility for ensuring safe aid delivery. International rights groups and Muslim organizations are demanding that individuals linked to extremist groups be removed from sensitive humanitarian roles.
Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza remains dire, with food shortages, dangerous crowd conditions, and ongoing conflict creating a humanitarian emergency. The revelation that members of an anti-Islamic biker gang are part of the aid security force has only deepened distrust and raised fears of further violence.
Sources: BBC
