The Gospel of the Gun: How Evangelical Extremists and Ex-Special Forces Hijacked Humanitarianism in Gaza

In Gaza, humanitarianism has been co-opted by crusaders, armed with rifles, exorcisms, and a divine mission to remake the battlefield in God’s image.

I. The Crusade Returns

In the summer of 2025, aid in Gaza no longer looks like aid. At key distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), armed American contractors from UG Solutions stand behind fortified barriers, wielding M4 rifles, stun grenades, and tear gas canisters. Crowds of desperate Palestinians surge forward, children colla…