Tally Gotliv

'Know your place': Gotliv calls for IDF chief Zamir's dismissal after his criticism of draft law

“The chief of staff should be the number one soldier and nothing else,” Shekalim said. “He is not supposed to be a lawmaker, and he is not supposed to set policy."

MK Osher Shekalim speaks during a meeting of Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026.
The Shin Bet emblem.

Shin Bet officer petitions High Court against Knesset decision to grant Gotliv immunity

MK Tally Gotliv at Knesset House Committee debate on granting her immunity Monday June 15, 2026.

Knesset approves MK Tally Gotliv’s immunity in Shin Bet officer identity exposure case

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

Turning Knesset into a ‘sanctuary city’ for lawbreakers will bury its ability to function - opinion


Ex-Mossad chiefs revealed too much about Israel's spy agency, lawmaker says

“You don’t need to reveal everything, methods and training,” he said. “What does it give us besides Israeli pride? It doesn’t add anything. In 20 years, we can talk about it.”

MK Ram Ben Barak attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, August 12, 2025.

Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing

The move also drew swift criticism from Attorney General Baharav-Miara, who warned it could amount to an unlawful effort to undermine public broadcasting and freedom of expression.

An illustrative image of a reporter for Army Radio (Galei Tzahal) taken in 2019.

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.

Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026

Likud denies Netanyahu said Gotliv is harming reelection chances, causing party damage

Aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deny a leak claiming MK Tally Gotliv harms Likud electorally, calling it baseless. This dispute follows her interview and party debate before elections.

 Likud MK Tally Gotliv at the Knesset committee. January 28, 2025.

Gotliv accuses Shin Bet official of meeting with Hamas commander before Oct. 7 massacre

MK Gotliv accuses Shin Bet's Ronen Bar of sending a subordinate "to the Erez Crossing on the night of October 6 at around 10 p.m. to meet with [Hamas] Az-Adin al-Haddad."

 MK Tally Gotliv attends a conference as part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 28, 2022.

Tally Gotliv's emerging influence in Likud politics – opinion

MK Tally Gotliv’s unconventional style, loyal base, and clashes with Israel’s legal system make her one of Likud’s most interesting figures.

MK Tally Gotliv makes a point at the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee last week. Her boisterous appearances in the Knesset are popular in Likud circles, according to the writer.

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s account of Walla’s importance in Case 4000

Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh presses Prime Minister Netanyahu in Case 4000, questioning his stance on editorial influence and the importance of internet coverage.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Lahav 433 Chief Meni Benjamin speaks out after being detained for questioning on misconduct

“I am very disappointed in the Police Internal Investigations Department. The way they detained me for questioning, they could have done it in a more respectful manner," Benjamin said.

Assistant-Chief Meni Benjamin, head of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit, pictured on April 20, 2025.

MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf

The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site. 

MK Zvi Sukkot (RZP) visiting the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Likud MK Gotliv defies court order, leaks identity of senior police official under investigation

Senior police chief detained in PID probe for breach of trust. Likud MK Tally Gotliv openly violated a court gag order to name the officer, calling the investigation a "witch-hunt."

 MK Tally Gotliv arrives for a court hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem on June 2, 2024