Anti-Muslim biker gang linked to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation security team; group reviewing ties

The BBC says members of a American biker gang known for its opposition to Islam have senior roles providing security at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites.

The report identifies 10 people working for UG Solutions, which provides security at GHF sites, as members of the Infidels Motorcycle Club, made up of combat veterans with an anti-Islam bent who “see themselves as modern Crusaders,” according to the British network.

The leader of the pack, named as Johnny “Taz” Mulford, heads the group’s security operations in Gaza, according to the BBC. Other gang leaders are also identified as having leading roles running security at GHF sites. The broadcaster says at least 10 people involved in the project were recruited by Mulford.

The BBC says it identified several members when Mulford accidentally included it in an email to fellow Infidels instructing them not to answer questions from the network.

The report cites a contractor who estimates that 40 of UGS’s approximately 320 staff in Gaza may have been brought on from the Infidels.

Members of the group have been accused of anti-Islamic speech and activity, such as holding a Ramadan pig roast, as well as glorification of the Christian conquest of the Holy Land in 1095.

UGS tells the BBC it does not screen candidates’ hobbies and interests.

In response, the GHF tells The Times of Israel that it “maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of hateful or discriminatory behavior,” adding: “Mr. Mulford has not been involved with GHF since August and we are actively reviewing additional allegations.”

Deadly shootings plagued Palestinians attempting to access GHF distribution sites during the first months of activity earlier this year, though the GHF denied involvement and said incidents occurred outside its facilities.