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Former Shin Bet Chief Avi Dichter Says Former Colleagues Cut Ties After October 7 Attacks

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

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Former Shin Bet chief and Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter said his former colleagues cut ties with him and his wife after the October 7 attacks, blaming him for the massacre. He also denied any rift with Prime Minister Netanyahu and commented on the pilots' protest, preferring the Supreme Court to decide.

01Avi Dichter said former Shin Bet colleagues severed contact with him and his wife after October 7 attacks.
02He was surprised to learn some former unit members were politically left-wing and Peace Now founders.
03Dichter was blamed for the massacre and cut off, causing him personal disappointment.
04He denied any rift with Prime Minister Netanyahu, citing a 55-year acquaintance and past clarifications.
05Dichter prefers the Supreme Court to decide the pilots' protest rather than politician Itamar Ben-Gvir.
06His remarks reveal tensions within Israel's security and political spheres post-October 7.

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