Knesset panel backs immunity for MK Gotliv over Shin Bet data disclosure

The Knesset's House Committee has voted to grant Likud lawmaker Tally Gotliv immunity from criminal prosecution. The decision came after three days of discussions regarding her indictment for allegedly disclosing classified information. Eleven lawmakers supported granting immunity, while three opposed it.

Gotliv faces charges for publishing the identity of a Shin Bet agent's partner, who was allegedly a Shin Bet employee. The Attorney-General, Gali Baharav-Miara, who filed the indictment, argued that Gotliv's actions posed a severe security risk and did not warrant parliamentary immunity. Representatives from the Attorney-General's office presented the prosecution's stance to the committee.

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Gotliv created a severe security risk by exposing the personal details of a Shin Bet agent during wartime.

During the debates, Gotliv maintained that her actions were justified and knowingly undertaken. She reportedly presented theories about treason during the October 7 attacks and made personal attacks against the Attorney-General. A top-secret Shin Bet opinion, shown to committee members, reportedly indicated that Gotliv endangered the agent's life, as well as those of his children and family. The Knesset plenum still needs to vote to finalize the immunity decision.

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She told the panel that she did the act knowingly, arguing that it was justified and that she should receive immunity as an MK.