By KESHET NEEV JUNE 17, 2026 16:06 Updated: JUNE 17, 2026 17:08 The Knesset plenum approved on Wednesday to grant Likud MK Tally Gotliv immunity after she was indicted for disclosing and publishing classified confidential information in violation of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) law by exposing the identity of a Shin Bet officer.
In the final vote, 62 lawmakers voted in favor, and 48 voted against.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara , who filed the indictment, had attended two of the three lengthy debates held in the Knesset's House Committee last week.
She had told the panel that Gotliv created a severe security risk by exposing the personal details of a Shin Bet agent during wartime.
Gotliv’s argument has centered around the claim that sharing the officer's identity was warranted, and she has not denied doing so.
MK Tally Gotliv attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 15, 2026. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Immunity from criminal prosecution
Under the Knesset Members’ Immunity Law, Gotliv was able to request that the Knesset grant her immunity from criminal prosecution before the case proceeded to court.
Ahead of the final vote plenum vote on Wednesday, Likud MK Yuli Edelstein released a statement that he would not be voting in favor of Gotliv’s immunity. He argued that granting Gotliv immunity could set a precedent that would allow other lawmakers, including left-wing or Arab MKs, to receive immunity after violating the law as well.
“If Arab Knesset members had revealed the names of Mossad agents and Shin Bet officers, would we also stay silent? There are consequences to everything,” he said.
No other coalition MKs voted against Gotliv's immunity. Haredi MKs voted in favor, despite their parties’ recent announcement of a boycott of coalition votes in response to a delay in controversial legislation they have been seeking to advance.
Coalition lawmakers in the plenum celebrated with Gotliv after the vote, embracing her.
Coalition whip MK Ofir Katz opened the discussion, in which he expressed his support for Gotliv’s immunity and sharply criticized Baharav-Miara, arguing that she was attempting to interfere with the government’s work.
Baharav-Miara filed the indictment against Gotliv in May for publishing the identity of the partner of protest leader Shikma Bressler, who, according to the indictment, was a Shin Bet employee.
The attorney-general has argued that Gotliv’s actions do not allow her to qualify for parliamentary immunity and that she created a severe security risk through the exposure of the Shin Bet officer.
The attorney-general presented committee members last week with a top-secret document containing a professional opinion issued by the Shin Bet.
MKs who were shown the ultra-classified Shin Bet opinion said it stated that Gotliv endangered the life of an agent, as well as his children and family, according to a Channel 13 report.
Shin Bet agents' lives at risk
The main part of the classified opinion detailed real examples of Shin Bet employees whose names were exposed, putting their lives at real and immediate risk, the report added.
Goltiv told the panel that she did the act knowingly, arguing that it was justified and that she should receive immunity as an MK. Gotliv also focused for multiple hours on renewing claims that treason had taken place during the October 7 attacks and presented various theories on the matter.
Her remarks involved a lengthy personal attack against Baharav-Miara. She also screened a video last week to the panel with clips that she presented as “evidence of betrayal” during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. She made accusations of treason that she claimed took place during the attacks, presenting various theories to the panel and sparking outrage from opposition MKs.
The charge listed in the indictment against Gotliv is revealing and publishing confidential information under the Shin Bet law.
“Why are you indicting me? Because you do not know what to do with me. I acted under the authority of my immunity. I exposed [anti-judicial reform activist Shikma] Bressler’s partner,” Gotliv told last week’s panel.
Opposition coordinator Yesh Atid MK Merav Ben-Ari told the panel that “in all the hours Gotliv spoke, she did not once address the offense she is here for today.
“Not only did she take no responsibility, but she amplified the offense she committed. She provided no testimony or shred of evidence to support her claims,” Ben-Ari added.
Opposition lawmakers repeatedly spoke against committee chairperson Katz’s conduct during the debates and penned a letter to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana (Likud) about it. They objected to the fact that he continuously kicked out MKs for interrupting Gotliv, while he allowed Gotliv to interrupt the A-G as she presented her stance to the panel.
Lawmakers were not allowed to interrupt if they did not want to be removed from the panel, and the rules stipulated that only MK…
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6 reports
The Times of IsraelIndependentCenter4 days agoThe Knesset granted immunity to Likud MK Tally Gotliv from criminal prosecution for exposing the identity of a Shin Bet officer. The vote was based on the claim that her actions were part of her duties as a Knesset member and that the indictment was filed in bad faith or discriminately. The Attorney General's Office had indicted Gotliv for social media posts from 2024 that identified the agent and suggested his involvement in the October 7 Hamas attack. Gotliv has not disputed the facts but has defended her actions as justified.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the issue without overtly favoring one perspective. It reports on the Knesset's decision to grant immunity, the reasons provided, and Gotliv's defense of her actions. The language remains neutral, avoiding loaded terms or apparent bias toward either the prosecution
The Jerusalem PostIndependentCenter4 days agoAn anonymous Shin Bet officer petitioned the High Court of Justice against the Knesset's decision to grant MK Tally Gotliv immunity from criminal prosecution. The officer argued that the vote was legally flawed, politically predetermined, and harmful to Israel's security services. The Knesset had approved Gotliv's immunity, blocking an indictment related to her alleged disclosure of confidential information. The petition seeks to overturn both the committee's recommendation and the plenum's approval of immunity.
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts without overtly favoring either side. It reports on the legal challenge to the Knesset's decision and includes details from both the Shin Bet officer's petition and the Knesset's approval of immunity. There is no clear ideological framing or biased language.
Official sources cited
- government Petition by Shin Bet Officer
- government Knesset Plenum Vote on Immunity
The Jerusalem PostIndependentCenter4 days ago Knesset approves MK Tally Gotliv’s immunity in Shin Bet officer identity exposure caseThe Knesset plenum approved granting immunity to Likud MK Tally Gotliv following her indictment for disclosing classified information related to the identity of a Shin Bet officer. The vote resulted in 62 members supporting the immunity and 48 opposing it. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara expressed concerns over the potential security risks posed by Gotliv's actions. Gotliv maintains that revealing the officer's identity was justified.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the issue without overtly favoring one perspective. It includes statements from the Attorney-General expressing concern over security risks and also mentions Gotliv's defense that the disclosure was justified. There is no evident bias in the language or framing of
Official sources cited
- government Knesset plenum approval
- government Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's statements
The Times of IsraelIndependentCenter5 days ago Judge in libel suit says MK Gotliv can’t get blanket immunity for exposing Shin Bet agentA Lod District Court ruled that Likud Member of Knesset Tally Gotliv does not have automatic parliamentary immunity from a civil defamation lawsuit filed by anti-government protest leader Shikma Bressler over revealing the identity of her partner, a Shin Bet agent. However, the court dismissed other parts of the lawsuit, leaving only the issue of exposing the Shin Bet officer for further examination. This civil case is distinct from ongoing criminal proceedings against Gotliv initiated by the Attorney General's Office for the same actions. The Knesset House Committee recently voted to grantGot
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal ruling and associated facts without overtly favoring any side. It reports on the court's decision regarding immunity and the distinction between the civil and criminal cases, providing balanced information without apparent ideological framing.
Official sources cited
- court Lod District Court ruling
- government Knesset House Committee vote
The Times of IsraelIndependentCenter6 days ago Knesset panel votes to grant Gotliv immunity for exposing Shin Bet officer’s identityThe Knesset House Committee voted 11-3 to grant Likud MK Tally Gotliv immunity from criminal prosecution for revealing the identity of a Shin Bet officer. The decision, backed by coalition members, will be presented to the full Knesset for approval. The immunity would expire when the current Knesset term ends. The Attorney General's Office indicted Gotliv for social media posts from 2024 that named the partner of an antigovernment protest leader as a Shin Bet agent and spread conspiracy theories linking him to Hamas and suggesting his involvement in the October 7, 2023, attack. Gotliv does not
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the issue without overtly favoring one. It includes statements from Gotliv defending her actions and mentions the indictment by the Attorney General's Office without taking a stance on the validity of either side.
Official sources cited
- government Knesset House Committee Vote
The Jerusalem PostIndependentCenter6 days ago Knesset panel approves immunity for Tally Gotliv in Shin Bet identity disclosure caseThe Knesset’s House Committee approved granting immunity to Likud MK Tally Gotliv following her indictment for revealing the identity of a Shin Bet employee. The committee voted 11–3 in favor of the immunity request. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara filed the indictment against Gotliv in May, arguing that her actions disqualify her from claiming parliamentary immunity under the Knesset Members’ Immunity Law. The Knesset plenum must still approve the immunity request.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the facts of the vote, the legal arguments from both the committee and the attorney-general, and the procedural steps required to finalize the immunity decision. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The framing remains neutral, with
Official sources cited
- statement Knesset Members' Immunity Law
- statement Indictment against Tally Gotliv
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