Episode #28: Propaganda of Hunger - US Special Forces Veteran Documents War Crimes in Gaza
Propaganda Loves You: US Military Whistleblower on Gaza War Crimes
In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie, joined by Noah and Joe, discusses recent allegations from a US Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Anthony Aguilar, who has come forward as a whistleblower. Aguilar accuses the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the IDF, and the US of being complicit in setting up aid distribution sites as death traps in active combat zones in Gaza. The hosts play and analyze a segment from Aguilar's interview on Democracy Now, highlighting accusations of war crimes and violations of international law. The conversation delves into the challenges of misinformation, the role of the US military and contractors, and the importance of community and local action in addressing systemic atrocities. The episode concludes with calls to support independent media and local community efforts.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:44 Recap of Tuesday's Episode
00:58 Whistleblower from Gaza
02:20 Context on Special Forces
04:00 Accusations of War Crimes
08:29 Discussion on Humanitarian Crisis
11:21 Public Opinion and Media Control
17:21 Community and Clarity
30:50 Military Perspective and Solutions
44:07 Closing Thoughts and Plugs
Sources for This Episode -
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/7/29/anthony_aguilar_ghf_war_crimes
https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-contractor-says-he-saw-idf-commit-war-crimes-at-aid-sites-ghf-rejects-false-claims/
https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/08/01/gaza-israeli-killings-of-palestinians-seeking-food-are-war-crimes
https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/tony-aguilar-is-a-retired-special-forces-green-beret-who-won-a-purple-heart-for-/8523614997762180/