Former US Army officers expose how the Souda Bay base in Greece is being used to support Israeli military strikes in Gaza.
A group of former United States Army officers have come forward with explosive claims about the US military’s role in supporting Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza. According to these officers, the Souda Bay base in Greece has been quietly repurposed to provide intelligence and logistical support to Israel, resulting in deadly airstrikes on civilian areas.
These revelations have raised concerns over the role of US military infrastructure abroad, particularly the Souda Bay base, in what whistleblowers describe as war crimes.
From Afghanistan to Greece: The Officers Who Spoke Out
The officers, who had previously served in the Afghanistan war, were redeployed to the Souda Bay base after the war between Israel and Hamas began. Almost immediately, they expressed discomfort with the mission, stating they had not signed up to aid in operations that could lead to civilian casualties.
Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operators provide top-secret intelligence to command.
Despite their objections, they were involved in ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) missions that directly supported Israeli military campaigns in Gaza. It became clear to them that the Souda Bay base was facilitating precision targeting operations that lacked concern for civilian life.
Souda Bay Base as a Key ISR Hub in the Gaza Conflict
The whistleblower emphasized that the Souda Bay base has evolved from monitoring Russian movements in Syria to becoming a central hub for ISR support to the Israeli Defense Forces. He said the US military stationed there is now focused primarily on delivering real-time surveillance and targeting data to Israel.
Souda Bay base has evolved from monitoring Russian movements in Syria to becoming a central hub for ISR support to the Israeli Defense Forces.
Contrary to mainstream narratives, particularly a CNN report claiming that drones were being used to search for hostages, the whistleblower insists that ISR resources are being used exclusively for identifying bombing targets. These targets often include areas with civilian populations.
Civilian Casualties and the Burden of Guilt
According to the officers, the targeting data supplied from Souda Bay base led directly to strikes in Gaza neighborhoods where civilians were present. The emotional toll on the officers has been significant. They described feelings of guilt and responsibility, knowing their work may have contributed to the deaths of innocent people.
Driven by their conscience, the officers attempted to alert American media outlets. When these efforts failed, they turned to an independent whistleblower and shared their firsthand account and sensitive details about Souda Bay base operations.
Evidence: Photographs, Suppressed Data, and Media Silence
The whistleblower has provided photographs from the Souda Bay base to support the claims, noting that the information falls under the category of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). He also pointed out that the location of the base is blurred on Google Maps, a deliberate move to keep operations out of public view.
This form of censorship has further fueled concerns that both the US and Israeli governments are attempting to suppress evidence of their joint operations in Gaza.
Growing Dissent Within the Military and Among the Greek Public
The whistleblower says morale at the Souda Bay base is low. Many US officers are questioning why their government is aligning so closely with Israel’s military strategy, especially when it appears to disregard international humanitarian law.
The Greek public, already vocal in its support for the Palestinian cause, is growing increasingly frustrated with their government’s indirect facilitation of US-Israeli operations. Protests have erupted across cities in Greece, demanding transparency and calling for an end to foreign military support that contributes to civilian deaths.
Humanitarian Aid Flights Called a “Cover-Up”
One notable example cited by the whistleblower was the dispatch of a US C-130 aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to the whistleblower, this was a strategic move by the Greek government to deflect criticism while continuing to enable operations at the Souda Bay base. The aid was used as a political smokescreen, not a genuine humanitarian gesture.
Officers Seek Accountability for War Crimes
The former officers now aim to gather more concrete evidence to present to human rights organizations and international courts. Their ultimate goal is to demonstrate that war crimes have been committed and to hold those responsible accountable.
As the Souda Bay base continues to play a hidden yet pivotal role in the Gaza conflict, these revelations raise critical ethical and legal questions for the US military and its allies.
Key Takeaways
- The Souda Bay base in Greece is reportedly being used by the US military to provide ISR and targeting data to Israel.
- Whistleblowers claim the data has led to the bombing of civilian areas in Gaza.
- US Army officers involved in the operation have expressed guilt, anger, and moral conflict over their roles.
- The base’s role has been largely hidden from public view, with satellite images even blurred on Google Maps.
- Protests in Greece signal growing opposition to foreign military operations conducted from Greek soil.
- Whistleblowers are seeking legal accountability for what they believe are war crimes enabled through the Souda Bay base.