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Knesset debates immunity for MK Tally Gotliv amid Iran missile crisis and treason claims

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  • The Knesset's House Committee debated granting immunity to Likud MK Tally Gotliv, who faces indictment for disclosing classified information.
  • Gotliv used the hearing to attack the Attorney-General and renew claims of treason during the October 7 attacks.
  • Opposition lawmakers criticized the debate, arguing it distracts from the ongoing conflict with Iran and national security concerns.

The Knesset's House Committee convened Monday to debate granting immunity to Likud MK Tally Gotliv. Gotliv faces indictment for allegedly disclosing and publishing classified confidential information, violating the Shin Bet law. During the hearing, she launched a personal attack against Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, who filed the indictment, and reiterated her claims of treason during the October 7 attacks.

Attorney-General Baharav-Miara made a rare appearance at the Knesset committee meeting. The debate over Gotliv's immunity proceeded despite the renewed conflict with Iran, which began the previous evening and continued through the night. This timing drew sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers, who argued that focusing on such a contentious internal matter was inappropriate while the country faced threats from Iranian missiles and schools remained shut down.

It’s a blessed day, over having the ability to request immunity in the Knesset.

— Tally GotlivOpening remarks at the Knesset House Committee hearing on her immunity request.

Gotliv requested immunity from criminal prosecution under the Knesset Members' Immunity Law. She presented her case, focusing heavily on personal criticism of Baharav-Miara and arguing for her dismissal. Gotliv also screened a video she presented as "evidence of betrayal" during the October 7 Hamas attacks, making accusations of treason and presenting various theories. This presentation sparked outrage among opposition MKs.

Opposition members condemned the proceedings. MK Vladimir Beliak called the event "insane," describing Gotliv as "deranged" and accusing her of spreading "wild conspiracy theories" and falsely accusing the IDF and Shin Bet of treason. Democrats leader Yair Golan also criticized the government, highlighting the absurdity of the debate occurring while schools were closed due to security threats.

An insane event is currently taking place in the Knesset House Committee, in which a deranged MK is spreading wild conspiracy theories and accusing the IDF and the Shin Bet of treason.

— MK Vladimir BeliakCriticizing MK Gotliv's conduct and claims during the immunity debate.
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