The Knesset House Committee voted 11-3 to grant MK Tally Gotliv (Likud) parliamentary immunity, after a debate led by Coalition Chairman MK Ofir Katz. Katz criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, saying the legal establishment's sole interest since the government formed has been to disrupt its work and try to topple an elected government.
The Knesset House Committee, chaired by Coalition Chairman MK Ofir Katz, voted this afternoon to grant MK Tally Gotliv (Likud) parliamentary immunity by a margin of 11-3. Katz opened the session with sharp remarks directed at Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, saying the legal establishment has, since the government took office, focused solely on disrupting its work and attempting to topple a democratically elected government. The vote follows multiple committee sessions beginning Monday, including a prior adjournment without a decision. The opposition had earlier demanded a secret ballot, which was not adopted. As The Zioneer reported, Likud had enforced mandatory attendance for Wednesday's vote. The immunity request stems from Gotliv's legal battles over alleged misconduct, including an accusation that she revealed the name of a Shin Bet officer, an allegation she has denied.
2 developments
- DevelopingKnesset committee chair attacks attorney general in immunity debate
- DevelopingCoalition Chair Katz tells AG to stop opposing immunity for MK Gottlieb
- DevelopingMK Katy Shitrit attacks AG Baharav-Miara over immunity hearing for MK Tally Gotliv
- StrongMK Tali Gottlieb confronts Attorney General and State Attorney in Knesset hearing
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