The Jimmy Dore Show “We Were ORDERED To Stand Down On October 7th!” -Says IDF Soldier
Aug 6, 2025
Andrew Cuomo, former Governor of New York, joins the discussion as unsettling revelations come to light from an IDF soldier about unusual orders on October 7th, just before the Hamas attacks. The soldier expresses feelings of betrayal and confusion over military directives, suggesting political manipulation from Israeli leadership. The conversation also critiques the role of intelligence agencies and the tensions surrounding funding priorities in Israel, while exploring generational divides in perceptions of the conflict.
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IDF Soldier's Stand-Down Testimony
- An IDF soldier testified that on October 7th, 2023, troops were ordered to stand down and cancel patrols near Gaza just before Hamas attacks began.
- This unexpected order left soldiers confused and vulnerable as the attack started only an hour later, contradicting official sniper threat explanations.
Netanyahu's Hamas Strategy
- Israeli leadership, including Netanyahu, allegedly empowered Hamas over moderate Palestinian factions to justify military action and territorial expansion.
- The October 7th attack was possibly allowed to happen as a political pretext for severe consequences on Gaza.
Slotkin's Defense of Intelligence
- Senator Elisa Slotkin, ex-CIA analyst, framed the intelligence community as everyday Americans trying to protect the country.
- She denied their collaboration with media to undermine democracy, defending the establishment narrative.