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slightlv

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6. First, just assume all contractors in war zones from the US

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 09:28 PM

Jul 25

are mercenaries. Period. Not nice people. People where hope and help go to die. Second, this sentence stood out to me:

including some that hope to eventually make money on the relief effort

And THERE is one of the main problems. Humanitarian aid is NOT a profit making enterprise. And, if companies make profit from it, they are cheating someone somewhere, and it's usually those who are starving to death who are the most cheated.

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"I witnessed war crimes" in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC [View all] muriel_volestrangler Jul 25 OP

The for-profit companies behind Israeli-U.S. nonprofit Gaza aid plan cliffside Jul 25 #1

And the GHF only does Netanyahu's bidding since he supports it. Lonestarblue Jul 25 #2

Yes ... And the US is not innocent! nt cliffside Jul 25 #4

Is it any wonder why Israel does not allow foreign reporters into Gaza? Gimpyknee Jul 25 #3

100% this Orrex Jul 25 #5

First, just assume all contractors in war zones from the US slightlv Jul 25 #6

Just watched the BBC video ... it is also at the end of this YouTube BBC report from last night ... cliffside Jul 26 #7