Knesset Grants Tally Gotliv Immunity

The Israel — Knesset voted to grant Israel — Likud MK Tally Gotliv immunity from criminal prosecution after she exposed the identity of a Israel — Shabak officer and promoted baseless conspiracy theories linking him to Hamas and the October 7 attacks. The Attorney General's Office, led by Gali Baharav-Miara, had filed an indictment against Tally Gotliv, arguing that her actions created a severe security risk. Despite a top-secret Israel — Shabak opinion detailing the danger to the agent and his family, the Israel — Knesset's House Committee and then the plenum approved the immunity, with most Israel — Likud members supporting it. Yuli Edelstein was the only coalition member to vote against. The decision has drawn strong criticism from opposition leaders and organizations like the Movement for Quality Government, who argue it undermines national security and sets a dangerous precedent. The Israel — Shabak agent whose identity was exposed has filed a petition with the High Court of Justice to overturn the Israel — Knesset's decision, and a civil defamation lawsuit filed by Shikma Bressler against Tally Gotliv is ongoing.