MK Yuli Edelstein stated he will vote against granting MK Tali Gottlieb parliamentary immunity during Wednesday's Knesset plenum vote. He questioned whether right-wing MKs would remain silent if Arab MKs had exposed the names of Mossad and Shin Bet agents, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
Likud MK Yuli Edelstein announced Wednesday that he will vote against the parliamentary immunity request of fellow coalition MK Tali Gottlieb during today's Knesset plenum vote. In a statement reported by Yedioth Ahronoth, Edelstein framed his position as a matter of principle, asking whether his right-wing colleagues would remain silent if Arab MKs had exposed the names of Mossad and Shin Bet operatives — the same allegation Gottlieb faces concerning a senior Shin Bet officer. The vote comes after days of coalition maneuvering: Likud whips had mandated attendance with no absences, at least four ministers have publicly declared support for immunity, and the opposition has demanded a secret ballot. The Shin Bet has submitted an opinion finding that Gottlieb endangered a senior service member and his family, and the Attorney General has warned that granting immunity would harm state security and soldiers. Edelstein's position breaks with the coalition line ahead of a tense floor vote that will test discipline within the ruling party.
2 developments
- DevelopingMinister Elkin says he will support MK Gotliv's immunity — MKs have right to expose truth
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz votes for MK Gotliv's immunity, despite Shin Bet chief's warning
- DevelopingShin Bet officer exposed by MK Gotliv petitions High Court to cancel her immunity
- DevelopingOpposition demands secret ballot on MK Gotliv's parliamentary immunity
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