Constitutional Committee Chairman MK Simcha Rothman berated senior judicial officials during the Knesset House Committee hearing on MK Tali Gottlieb's parliamentary immunity, saying: "Shin Bet secrets interest your grandmother." The remark comes as the committee debates whether to grant Gottlieb immunity from prosecution over allegations that she endangered a Shin Bet officer and his family.
Constitutional Committee Chairman MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) sharply criticized senior judicial officials during the Knesset House Committee hearing on MK Tali Gottlieb's parliamentary immunity on Monday. According to a participant, Rothman told the officials: "Shin Bet secrets interest your grandmother."
The remark came in the context of a tense debate over Gottlieb's immunity request. The Shin Bet has reportedly determined that Gottlieb endangered a senior security service member and his family by allegedly disclosing identifying information. The Attorney General warned that granting immunity would set a dangerous precedent.
The committee's debate follows weeks of procedural wrangling. As The Zioneer reported, the House Committee initially adjourned without a decision on Monday, June 8, before voting 11-3 to grant immunity on June 9. That decision has not been ratified by the full Knesset; a final vote has been scheduled for Wednesday, with Likud mandating attendance.
It remains unclear whether the full Knesset will uphold the committee's decision. Opponents argue immunity in this case would undermine security agency operations and accountability.
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