Retired General Dedi Simchi Rejects Betrayal Theories on October 7

Retired Brigadier General Dedi Simchi has firmly rejected conspiracy theories and claims of betrayal surrounding the October 7th Hamas attacks, stating they are baseless and stem from the difficulty in comprehending the scale of the event. Speaking on 103FM radio, Simchi explained that ordinary Israelis, raised in a strong military nation, struggle to understand how such an event could occur. He likened this search for answers to ancient peoples inventing gods to explain natural phenomena.

Simchi unequivocally stated his personal opinion: "I am saying, let it be clear, there was no betrayal, no one betrayed, this is my opinion and I stand by it." He acknowledged understanding the psychological roots of these theories, recognizing that people grappling with the "crazy event" seek explanations, sometimes resorting to conspiracies. "I do understand people who cannot comprehend this crazy event, and they are looking for various solutions, so they turn to one conspiracy or another. It didn't happen, it's not normal, it's not okay, but I do understand how they got there," he said.

Furthermore, Simchi criticized political figures who exploit these betrayal narratives, urging a focus on the enemy. "All these statements, that politicians talk about betrayal theories and so on, do not be mistaken. The bad guys in this story here are the murderers, the rapists, the burners from Hamas. Period. I will not enter this discussion, I do not think there was a betrayal, I do not think it is normal, I think politicians really need to maintain national unity. The bad guys, there are confused people, but the bad guys are Hamas. If a politician is trying to make political gains, it is not okay," he asserted.